Historedia
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Publication of the Nomenclator of Leiden University Library

When
1595
Where
Leiden University Library
Episodes
1

In 1595, the Nomenclator appeared as the first catalogue of Leiden University Libraries. It is described as possibly the first printed catalogue of an institutional library in the world. This publication coincided with the library's move to the upper floor of the Faliede Bagijnkerk.

Episodes

  1. 1595 · Leiden University LibraryPublication of the Nomenclator

    The Nomenclator was published in 1595 as the first catalog of Leiden University Library.

Background and detail

Publication of the Nomenclator. The Nomenclator appeared in 1595, serving as the first catalogue for Leiden University Libraries. The source describes it as possibly the first printed catalogue of an institutional library in the world, highlighting its unique status in library history.

Library Relocation. The publication of the catalogue coincided with the opening of the new library on the upper floor of the Faliede Bagijnkerk. This location, situated next to the Theatrum Anatomicum, served as the library's home from 1595 until 1983.

Sources

  1. Leiden University Library Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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