Walid Ghali, Aga Khan Library

Dr Walid Ghali preparing a manuscript for digitisation
(Photo Credit: Nourmamadcho Nourmamadchoev)

In a time when online learning has become a critical necessity, a select few institutions have proven to be a step ahead. The Aga Khan Library in London is one such institution that began digitizing its collections a few years ago with the goal of facilitating research all over the globe on Islam. Their head librarian Dr. Walid Ghali has played an indispensable role in this multifaceted process, and we have had the good fortune to discuss with him his experiences both in the position as well as those leading up to it. Continue reading “Walid Ghali, Aga Khan Library”