Author: Francesconi, Danilo

Source: Reference Services Review, Volume 37, Number 1, 2009 , pp. 112-124(13)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - The purpose of this paper is to give a starting point to non-specialists to understand Sufism by introducing the essential works about this broad subject. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - The paper identifies and lists bibliographies, indexes, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks about Sufism. <B>Findings</B> - Interest in Sufism is growing, and references to books, articles, essays, and even theses and dissertations under the subject headings Sufism and Sufis are now considerable. Resources are scattered, posing challenges to students and scholars, as well as librarians. Additionally, there is a deficiency of specialized databases, bibliographies, and indexes related to Sufism. <B>Originality/value</B> - To date, this is the only guide of this kind.

Keywords: Islam; Librarians; Reference services; Students

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00907320910935039

Publication date: 2009-02-13

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