MENALIB

MENALIB provides research information and services for Middle Eastern, North African, and Islamic studies.

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About MENALIB

MENALIB is the web portal of the Specialised Information Service for Middle East, North African and Islamic Studies. The service has been funded by the German Research Foundation since 2016 and is managed by the University and State Library of Saxony-Anhalt, supplying German academia with specialized research materials from MENA-region countries. It provides MENAsearch for literature research, procurement and provision of literature from and about the Middle East, and Germany-wide access to licensed databases, e-books and e-journals for subject researchers. The portal content is in German.

Key features

  • MENAsearch discovery system for literature research
  • Procurement and provision of literature from and about the Middle East
  • Germany-wide access to licensed databases, e-books and e-journals
  • Introductory tutorial video on FID history and services
Best for: Researchers in Germany working in Middle Eastern, North African and Islamic studies.
Good for
  • Supplies research materials from MENA-region countries to German academia
  • Provides Germany-wide access to licensed databases, e-books and e-journals
  • Offers MENAsearch discovery system for literature research
Watch out for
  • Oriented to researchers in Germany
  • Site content is in German

MENALIB at a glance

Website
menalib.de
Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
German
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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MENALIB FAQ

Who operates MENALIB?
The Specialised Information Service for Middle East, North African and Islamic Studies, funded by the German Research Foundation since 2016 and managed by the University and State Library of Saxony-Anhalt.
What is MENAsearch?
The FID's discovery system for literature research, described as a library search system based on modern search engine technologies.
What digital resources does the FID provide?
Germany-wide access for subject researchers to licensed electronic products such as databases, e-books and e-journals.
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