Emma
Hi
This question does come up on a regular basis, I think in public and academic libraries.
The answer I usually give is the one kindly offered from Leicester College
We took advise from the Leicester Council of Faiths and their Islam representative said that as we were an educational library, the Quran could sit in its Dewey designated place. When this is explained, it usually suffices.
A Muslim member of library staff also said it shouldn’t be an issue as Muslims should have their own copy. I have never issued the Quran to any Muslim, only to learners on a humanities course who were touching on religion in society. It seems to be an issue of where it is placed rather than who is using it.
I hope that helps but if you would like more advice please contact me directly
Janet
Janet Waters
Head of Learning Resources Centres
Wiltshire College
Salisbury
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Subject: Qur'an on library shelves
We’ve had a request from an Arab student to move copies of the Qu’ran to the top shelves in the library. Obviously this is not an option due to space constraints and keeping booking in Dewey order but it’s a request which needs to be handled tactfully. Has anyone else had this type of request and how have you dealt with it?
Many thanks,
Emma Harvey-Woodason
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