Advice on Establishing a Library

by Gabriel Naudé

Reprint of the 1950 edition. Excellent book by this 17th century librarian. This edition has notes, an index and an introduction by Taylor. Ex library copy with markings. xviii, 110 pages. cloth.. 8vo..

Genres: Nonfiction, Books About Books

110 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1627

About the author

Gabriel Naudé (2 February 1600 – 10 July 1653) was a French librarian and scholar. He was a prolific writer who produced works on many subjects including politics, religion, history and the supernatural. An influential work on library science was the 1627 book Advice on Establishing a Library. Naudé was later able to put into practice all the ideas he put forth in Advice, when he was given the opportunity to build and maintain the library of Cardinal Jules Mazarin.

Naudé is a precursor of Pierre Bayle and Fontenelle.