Additional background info on Dr. Serageldin and the new Alexandria Library

The previous post publicized two talks that Dr. Ismail Serageldin, the Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, will be giving at Stanford on Dec. 2nd at Dinkelspiel Auditorium. At 2:00 pm, he will discuss “The New Library of Alexandria: A Beacon of Knowledge.” At 4:00 pm he will deliver a lecture, co-sponsored with the Office of Religious Studies, “For a Better Dialog Between the West and Muslims.” Both programs, and the reception to follow, are open to the public. The following additional information is provided by an email communication of the Stanford University Libraries:

Egyptian Library Visionary to Speak at Stanford

My Credo

• The world is my home
• Humanity is my family
• Non-violence is my creed
• Peace, justice, equality and dignity for all is my purpose
• Engagement, rationality, tolerance, dialogue, learning and understanding are my means

With outstretched hands we welcome all those who share these beliefs . . .

-Ismail Serageldin

Dedicated to recapturing the spirit of openness and scholarship of the original Library of Alexandria, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is truly a modern wonder and has partnered with Stanford in digitization of Arabic-language books, professional development in emerging nations, and other projects....

A dazzling and engaging speaker, Dr. Serageldin has published over 60 books and monographs and over 200 papers on a variety of topics including biotechnology, rural development, sustainability, and the value of science to society. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Cairo University and Master's degree and a PhD from Harvard University and has received 25 honorary doctorates. His Web site contains recent news, presentations and speeches, as well as his numerous services and appointments to world organizations. We urge ReMix readers to seize these opportunities to hear one of the world's foremost librarians and humanitarians. Please contact Sonia Lee if you would like to attend.

Egypt's Bibliotheca Alexandrina, shown above, boasts a spectacular campus on the shore of the Mediterranean, containing specialized libraries; sophisticated digital research and development units; museums of antiquities, manuscripts and the history of science; a planetarium and exploratorium; a cultural panorama; art galleries; academic research centers; conference facilities; resident institutions; and permanent exhibitions.