Bibliographer
noun
A person who collects, lists, and describes books.
As a bibliographer, he was responsible for cataloguing a vast number of books.
Often appears as...
- professional bibliographer
- amateur bibliographer
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A person who collects, lists, and describes books.
As a bibliographer, he was responsible for cataloguing a vast number of books.
Often appears as...
- professional bibliographer
- amateur bibliographer
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Book Expertise
Focuses on a specialized knowledge in books, not just collecting but also describing.
The bibliographer presented a lecture on rare medieval manuscripts.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Context
Often found in educational or research settings where book history or classification is important.
She worked with the bibliographer to finalise her thesis bibliography.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Librarian
Distinct from a librarian; a bibliographer may create bibliographies, not manage a library.
Despite being a librarian, he admired the bibliographer's thorough book indexes.
Pro Tip 1/3Book Expertise
Focuses on a specialized knowledge in books, not just collecting but also describing.
The bibliographer presented a lecture on rare medieval manuscripts.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Context
Often found in educational or research settings where book history or classification is important.
She worked with the bibliographer to finalise her thesis bibliography.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Librarian
Distinct from a librarian; a bibliographer may create bibliographies, not manage a library.
Despite being a librarian, he admired the bibliographer's thorough book indexes.
Pro Tip 1/3Book Expertise
Focuses on a specialized knowledge in books, not just collecting but also describing.
The bibliographer presented a lecture on rare medieval manuscripts.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Context
Often found in educational or research settings where book history or classification is important.
She worked with the bibliographer to finalise her thesis bibliography.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Librarian
Distinct from a librarian; a bibliographer may create bibliographies, not manage a library.
Despite being a librarian, he admired the bibliographer's thorough book indexes.
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