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Institute of Arabic Manuscripts Courses in Codicology, Cataloguing and Editing

Training skill Libraries and archives
Granted by Institute of Arabic Manuscripts — Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) Usual length Days to weeks per course Level Beginner to intermediate

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What it is

The Institute of Arabic Manuscripts in Cairo, part of ALECSO, runs specialised courses in three areas: codicology (the material, making and conventions of the manuscript), manuscript cataloguing, including workshops on cataloguing to current international standards, and the editing of texts and the work that precedes it. Some are held in person and some online. The institute's website also lists a postgraduate programme in manuscript sciences.

Who it suits

Staff of manuscript libraries and heritage centres, postgraduate students in heritage, language and history, and text editors.

What it requires

They vary by course; the institute announces each course's conditions and dates on its website.

How it is earned

Register for an announced course, held in person in Cairo or online depending on the course.

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