Bibliotheca Alexandrina-Library

the library sector seeks to establish itself as an international center of excellence through its collection of books, periodicals, maps, multimedia, and electronic resources, and most importantly, customized services to its users. the ba is a new form of learning space that is designed to bring the community of learners together to partake in knowledge in all its formats. the open access shelves display the library collection through a reading area which cascades over the seven levels of the library and accommodates 2,000 readers under its roof. museums, exhibitions, a conference center, and other entities are all within a few steps from the reading area. it is truly a place that appeals to all five senses.