Collection of the History of Libraries and Books in Luxembourg
Collection of the History of Libraries and Books in Luxembourg
The collection predominantly focuses on the historical reconstruction of Luxembourg’s library landscape and the history of books starting from the 19th century. It includes, for example, books and archives from historical Luxembourgish libraries, ex libris documents, library catalogues, reader cards or index cards.
Viewings
Documents in this collection are not available for home loan. However, you can view them in our Dr Jean-Claude Loutsch Rare Books Reading Room on the 1st floor. A member of staff will guide you in the proper handling of these precious documents.
Part of the collection is referenced in a-z.lu and can be pre-ordered online or by written request.
Documents in the spotlight
Our staff members have written thematic studies on various documents from our collections.
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Die Leihbibliothek
Exkurs zu den MietbibliothekenGewerbliche Leihbibliotheken boten keine Dienstleistungen wie Bibliotheken an; es ging um das reine Geldverdienen auf wenig Raum. Die Bücherecke existierte als Zusatzgewinnmöglichkeit neben anderen Verkaufsartikeln, überwiegend in Kramläden anzutreffen.
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Der Streit um die Verbotslisten
Zur NS-Bibliothekspraxis in Luxemburger Bibliotheken -
„ einer der führenden Intellektuellen in Luxemburg“
Vor 130 Jahren wurde Staatsminister und -bibliothekar Pierre Frieden geboren
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