Each CTLS library already owns a copy of the Koran but may not even realize it. How's that, you ask? Here's the mystery solved. The Koran is available through netLibrary, the electronic book database that you get via the Texas State Library. To locate the Koran and related titles on netLibrary, use the Advanced Search Screen. In the subject box type: Islam Sacred Books OR Koran. Be sure to include both subject headings. You should get four titles in the results list: 1. Prolegomena to the Qur'an; 2. Women in the Qur'an, Traditions, and Interpretations; 3. The Holy Qur'an; and 4. Christ in Islam and Christianity. If you've got a search method that yields additional titles, please let us know by posting to ctls-l. If you'd like help using netLibrary or would like more information, please get in touch with me. Thanks, Sharon Sharon Herfurth CTLS -----Original Message----- From: Laurie Mahaffey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 11:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Buying a version of the Koran
Please excuse duplication. I thought this info might be helpful to many of you. This morning, one of our librarians asked me about buying a version of the Koran. If you don't have one, you probably should. There may be people in your service area who are Moslem, and they probably have their own Koran at home. Having one at the library, or two (one in circ and one in reference) is a good idea. There are many translations. You might want a parallel English & Arabic version, or just an English one. Bindings vary also, and just as I don't think a gilt-edged leather bound Bible is the best one for a library, neither is such a fancy Koran. Save your money & get a hardback for ref & a paperback for circ. Order from a reliable vendor. Baker & Taylor and Ingram both stock versions of the Koran. The Dewey call number is 297.1. Please call or e-mail me if you have further questions about this or other collection development issues. Laurie Laurie Mahaffey, Adult Services Consultant Central Texas Library System P. O. Box 2287 Austin TX 78768-2287 512-974-7517 (please note new exchange!) [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm
