National Bibliography

National Bibliography

Overview

Searching and viewing

On the portal of the bibliography, you can explore references by theme or carry out a targeted search by title, author, subject, year of publication or keywords. The portal also allows you to reserve documents available for loan or for on-site consultation.

Scope of documents included

The National Bibliography records publications issued and printed in Luxembourg, as well as those published abroad which relate to the Grand Duchy, its nationals or its residents. It also includes works created by authors from Luxembourg or with a link to the Grand Duchy.

Certain types of documents are not included, in particular:

  • advertising material without documentary value;
  • event programmes without substantial editorial content;
  • ephemeral publications (telephone directories, timetables, price lists, etc.);
  • postcards;
  • publications from European Union institutions when they do not specifically concern Luxembourg.

About the bibliography

The first edition of the National Bibliography of Luxembourg was published in 1946, covering the period from 10 September 1944, to 31 December 1945. Thereafter, it was published annually until 2005 (reference year 2004), at which point the National Library discontinued the print edition in favour of a continuously updated digital version.

The current National Bibliography, which is accessible online, covers Luxembourgish publications that have entered the National Library since 1985. Publications prior to this date will be gradually added to complete this essential collection.

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