The special collection in UKM Library: the Schacht collection

Schacht Collection is the first conscious attempt by UKM library to set up a special collection. This sizable collection consists of a diverse and extensive range of materials. Its strength is not only its size, but more importantly the rare materials, books with fine binding and first edictions of...

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Main Author: Ding, Choo Ming
Format: Article
Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 1996
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/4151/
http://www.ukm.my/penerbit/jdem49-8.htm
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Summary:Schacht Collection is the first conscious attempt by UKM library to set up a special collection. This sizable collection consists of a diverse and extensive range of materials. Its strength is not only its size, but more importantly the rare materials, books with fine binding and first edictions of famous works. These materials are valueable to researchers on hadith, Qur'an, Islamic law, sufism, history and civilization and biography-related studies of Islam. It is important to note that good care of these materials cannot be taken for tranted. Library staff and readers need constant reminder of the importance of careful handling, proper storage and cleanliness so that these materials could be preserved as far as possible in their original formats for posterity.