Dr. Gholamreza Amirkhani
Email: Amirkhani@nlai.ir
Assistant professor, National Library and Archives of I.R. Iran
Phone: +9821-88644071
Website: www.nlai.ir
Educational Background:
- PhD in History (Islamic Iran)- University of Tehran (2013)
- M.A. in Library and Information Science, University of Tehran (1999)
- B.A. in Library and Information Science- Higher Education Center for Librarianship, National Library of Iran (1996)
- High School Diploma in Experimental Sciences- Baba Taher High School, District 14, Tehran
Academic Responsibilities:
- Faculty member- National Library and Archives of Iran, (Since 2002)
- Editor-in-chief of Nameh Iran & Islam Journal, (2014-2019)
- Editor-in-chief of Iranian-Islamic Studies Journal, (since 2018)
- Head of the Iranology-Islamology Working Group, Cultural Think Tank of the National Library and Archives of I.R. Iran (2019-2022)
- Managing Editor of the Ketab Quarterly Journal (2008-2009).
- Member of the Civilization and Culture Committee, Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution, (2016-2019).
- Permanent member of the Iranian Society of History
- Permanent member of Iran Librarian and Information Science Academy
- Editorial Board Member of Semiannual Journal of Oral History
- Editorial Board Member of Ganjine-ye Dar al-Funun Quarterly Journal
- Editorial Board Member of the International Spiritual and Cultural Heritage Publication (Uzbekistan)
Teaching Experience:
- Lecturer at Payame Noor University (1999–2009) in Library and Information Science (e.g. Reference Services, Cataloging, and Collection Development).
- Lecturer in History of Iran (Payame Noor University), focusing on Historiography and Political Transformations of Early Islamic Iran.
- Instructor of Advanced Reference Studies for M.A. students at Shahid Beheshti University.
- Courses taught in M.A. programs at Alzahra University include:
- Archival Management (Audio-Visual Archives, Archival Services, and Society).
- Instructor of Introductory Archival Studies at the University of Tehran.
- Conducted workshops on Manuscript Studies for Russian faculty and Afghan specialists.
- Provided in-service training for various institutions, including the National Library of Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), and the Ministry of Education.
- Achieving the first rank in the country in the master’s examination of 1995-1996
Publications:
Authored, edited, or translated over a dozen books, including:
- Timurids (Cultural Research Bureau, 2004).
- Afghanistan (Amir Kabir, 2010).
- Seaport and Shipyard in Iran (Navy of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution, 2014).
- Continuity and Change in Iranian Historiography: The Life and Work of Hafiz Abru (Tarh-e Naghd Publications, 2016).
- National Library of Iran (National Library and Archives of I.R. Iran, 2017).
- Presidents and Famous People at the National Library of Iran (National Library and Archives of I.R. Iran, 2017).
- Soroud-e Rahaie (Song of Liberation) (National Library and Archives of I.R. Iran, 2021).
- Translation of the book Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in the Information Society (National Library and Archives of I.R., 2005).
- Farzaneh Iran Madar: A Collection of Essays in Honor of Professor Iraj Afshar (Khane Ketab,2015).
- Shia’ism in Islam by Professor Mahmoud Shahabi Khorasani (Dadvar,2021).
- Partove Meshkat (The Beam of Niche): A Letter of Honor of Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Mashkoh Birjandi (National Library and Archives of I.R. Iran,2023)
- Asemane_marefat (Sky of wisdom): Festschrift in Honor of Seyyed Abdollah Anwar (National Library and Archives of I.R. Iran, 2024).
- Critical Edition: Nasayeh Shahrokhi (written in the 9th century) (The Written Heritage Institute, in print).
Additionally:
- Contributed encyclopaedia entries to Dānesh-Nameh-ye Bozorg-e Islami and Book and Information Science Encyclopedias
- Authoring more than 50 articles in national and international journals
Administrative Experiences:
- Vice-Deputy of Research and Digital Resources – National Library and Archives of I.R. Iran (2021-2022)
- Deputy of the National Library- National Library and Archives of I.R. Iran (2013-2017)
- Director General of the Organization and Description Department, National Archives Deputy (2006-2012)
- Director General of Information Service Department, National Library Deputy (1999-2006)
- Manager of Ibn Sina Public Library (Tehran, Region 14)- (1993- 2001)
- Research consultant of University of Quran and Hadith Sciences, (2001-2013)
- Led the Reconstruction Project of Afghan Libraries (2002-2008)
Other Key Roles and Memberships:
- Member of the Civilization and Culture Committee of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution
- Member of the Book Week Policy Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Member of the Policy Council of Tehran International Book Fair
- Member of the Specialized Council of Iran Calligraphy Museum
- Member of the Records and Manuscript Pricing Committee of Malek National Library and Museum
- Member of the Cultural Council of Imam Khomeini’s (RA) Editing and Publishing Institute
- Member of the Board of Trustees of Imam Khomeini’s Sacred Shrine Library
- Permanent member of the Iranian Society of History- Secretary of the Anthropology and History Working Group
- Permanent member of the Iran Librarian and Information Science Academy
- Member of the Scientific Council of the Encyclopaedia of Records
- Scientific secretary of the international conference on the Common Heritage of Iran and India (1400)
- Member of the editorial board of The Oral History Journal
- Member of the editorial board of the Journal of Ganjineh-ye Dar al-Funun Quarterly
- Internal manager of the Journal of Book Quarterly (2008-2009)
- Editor-in-chief of Journal of Nameh Iran & Islam (2014-2019)
- Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Iranian-Islamic Studies (Since 2019)
- Member of the editorial board of Manuscript on History and Humanities
- Member of the editorial board of International Journal of Intellectual Cultural Heritage
Social Contributions:
- Cooperated with the libraries of mosques in the southeast of Tehran from (1986 – 1998).
- Awarded Best Library Manager of Tehran Municipality Libraries (1996, 1998).
- Recognized by Iran’s First Vice President for municipal library achievements (1997).
- The director of the sample libraries of the Cultural and Artistic Organization of Tehran Municipality in 1998
List of Articles
| No. | Title | Autor | Translator | Title of Journal/ Publisher | Volume/Number | Year |
| 1 | Compilation and Research in Timurid Period Libraries
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* | Ketab Quarterly Journal | 41 | 2000 | |
| 2 | Access to Literary Books | * | Ketab Quarterly Journal | 47 | 2001 | |
| 3 | The Position of Women in Iran | * | Nashr-e Danesh | 19/4 | 2002 | |
| 4 | Criticism on the Qur’an Encyclopedia | * | Articles and Reviews
|
70 | 2002 | |
| 5 | Donation Article | * | Encyclopedia of Llibrary and Information Science | Vo1. 1 | 2002 | |
| 6 | Baysunghur’s Article | * | Encyclopedia of Llibrary and Information Science | Vo1. 1 | 2002 | |
| 7 | Hossein Bayqara’s Article | * | Encyclopedia of Llibrary and Information Science | Vo1. 1 | 2002 | |
| 8 | Darvish Ali Kukltash’s Article | * | Encyclopedia of Llibrary and Information Science | Vo1. 1 | 2002 | |
| 9 | Elagh Beyg’s Article | * | Encyclopedia of Llibrary and Information Science | Vo1. 1 | 2002 | |
| 10 | Khorasan Libraries Article | * | Encyclopedia of Llibrary and Information Science | Vo1. 1 | 2002 | |
| 11 | Jafar Baysunghuri Article | * | Encyclopedia of Llibrary and Information Science | Vo1. 1 | 2002 | |
| 12 | Irahim Sultan Article | * | Encyclopedia of Llibrary and Information Science | Vo1. 1 | 2002 | |
| 13 | Persian Cultures Article | * | Encyclopedia of Llibrary and Information Science | Vo1. 2 | 2006 | |
| 14 | Book Size Article | * | Encyclopedia of Llibrary and Information Science | Vo1. 2 | 2006 | |
| 15 | The Function of the Library in the History of Iran
(Presentation of the article and publication in the book) |
* | Conference on Iranology
|
2002 | ||
| 16 | The Position of the Book in Cultural Relations
|
* | Ketab Quarterly Journal | 59 | 2004 | |
| 17 | Libraries of Afghanistan | * | IFLA Conference – Buenos Aires
|
70 | 2004 | |
| 18 | Ahmed Tatvi Article
|
Great Islamic Encyclopedia
|
Vol. 14 | 2006 | ||
| 19 | Virtual Reference Services | * | A Selection of IFLA Articles | 2005 | 2006 | |
| 20 | Shiite Libraries
|
* | Quarterly Journal of Shiism
|
In press | ||
| 21 | The Era of Khorasan Thinkers in the 9th Century (Presentation of the Article and Publication in the Book) | * | Sabzevar Azad University
|
2006 | ||
| 22 | Archival Arrangement and Description (With an Emphasis on Finding Aids) | * | Ganjine-ye Asnad | 72 | 2006 | |
| 23 | Journalistic art of Khorasan in the 9th ژentury of Hijri | * | Honarhaye Ziba | 37 | 2010 | |
| 24 | A Memory of Dr. Abdul Hossein Navai | * | Mazdak Nameh | 3 | 2011 | |
| 25 | Libraries and Information Services for Social Science Researchers | * | A Selection of IFLA Articles | 2007 | 2011 | |
| 26 | Manuscripts of Sheikh Baha’i in Marashi Library | * | Ketab-e Mah- Koliyat
|
159 | 2010 | |
| 27 | Sanadiyat (Documents) | * | Ayeheh-ye Pajohesh
|
133 | 2012 | |
| 28 | Seal of Shahrukh Timuri
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* | Nameh ye Baharestan | 18-19 | 2012 | |
| 29 | Political Letters and Religious Claims (A Study on the Role of Religion in the Relations of Iran and Transoxiana in the 16th and 17th Centuries) | * | Ganjine-ye Asnad | 82 | 2011 | |
| 30 | Haj Agha Reza Faqihzadeh and Salh Jahan Newspaper | * | Matbuat-e Baharestan | 2 | 2011 | |
| 31 | Investigating the Migration Background of Bukan Jews during the Second Pahlavi Period | * | Mazdak Nameh | 5 | 2012 | |
| 32 | A Memory of Dr. Hossein Shahidzadeh | * | Bukhara | 75 | 2010 | |
| 33 | A Research on the Role of Court Records in Explaining the Power Structure of the Timurid Government | * | Ganjine-ye Asnad | 85 | 2012 | |
| 34 | Afghanistan Lost Splendour
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* | American Libraries | 2001 | ||
| 35 | National Library: Past and Present
|
* | Alexandria
|
14 | 2002 | |
| 36 | Basics of Archives and Records | * | Ketab-e Mah- Koliyat | 180 | 2012 | |
| 37 | Felix Tauer, Czech Iranologist | * | Nameh Iran & Islam | 4 | 2013 | |
| 39 | Conquest of Moscow by Timur | * | Journal of Historical Research of Iran and Islam | 14 | 2014 | |
| 39 | Ray’s History and Civilization from the Point of View of Professor Attardi | * | Memoir of Professor Uzairullah Attardi | 2014 | ||
| 40 | Investigating the Origins and Structure of Khorasan School of Historiography | * | Documentary and Archival Studies Research
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3 | 2015 | |
| 41 | The Recognition of Herāt’s Cultural Events During the Reign of Shāhrokh | Historical Science
Studies
|
Vol. 6, No. 2 | 2015 | ||
| 42 | National Library of Iran: A Mirror of Persian Heritage | * | “Libraries and Modern Issues in Central Asia” Conference
Tirmidh Uzbekistan |
12 | 2018 | |
| 43 | A New Attitude to Reading | * | International Reading Conference
Astana Kazakhstan
|
2017 | ||
| 44 | Shiraz during the Era of Ibrahim Sultan
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* | Scientific Meeting in Honor of Ibrahim Sultan
|
2017 | ||
| 45 | National Library of Iran: establishment and early development Based on archival documents | * | Ganjine-ye Asnad | Vol. 29, No. 3 | 2018 | |
| 46 | A Survey of Bushehr Customs and Its changes (1902 – 1904), Based on Unpublished Notes by Lambert Molitor | * | Historical Sciences Studies | 2020 | ||
| 47 | Mehdi Bayani and National Library of Iran | * | Letter of Honor for Mehdi Bayan
|
2020 | ||
| 48 | Ayatollah Haj Mirza Mohammad Arbab | * | Collection of Articles of the Centenary of Qom Seminary
|
2021 | ||
| 49 | A Research on theS-political Situation of Khorasan in During the 9th Century H./15th Century A.D. Based on the Book of Nasāyeh-e Shāhrukhi | * | Mirror of Heritage (Ayehe-ye Miras)
|
No. 68 | 2021 | |
| 50 | Ibn al-Jazari’s Scholarly Activities in Khorasan and Transoxiana | * | Iranian Journal for the History of Islamic Civilization | 57 | 2023 |