What is codicology and manuscript studies? Which subjects are most studied in the field? What are the latest developments in studying the Islamic manuscript culture? What are the current resources and research literature?

These and many other questions about the Islamic manuscript culture are at the heart of a lecture series organized jointly by Qatar National Library and the Center for Manuscript Studies at Fatih Sultan Mehmed Waqf University in Istanbul. Renowned international experts in Islamic codicology and manuscript studies will hold monthly talks, addressing scholars and the general audience alike. 

May’s lecture, titled “Manuscript Collections in Turkey”, will be given by Prof. Dr. Ramazan Şeşen.

The guest speaker will provide a historical overview of the collections of libraries and museums in Turkey. Discussing the value of these collections as one of the largest repositories of Islamic manuscripts in both quantity and quality, he will share professional experiences of the challenges and possibilities his work offers.

The event will be conducted online via Zoom in Turkish, with simultaneous interpretation provided in Arabic, and live-streamed via the Library’s YouTube Channel Library’s YouTube Channel.

Date: 25 May 2022

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Language: Turkish, with simultaneous interpretation provided in Arabic 

Target Audience: Researchers, students and the general public

Seats are limited, please click the button below to register.