bibliographer
[/ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfər/]
nounpl: bibliographers
bibliógrafo
1. A person who compiles bibliographies or writes about books and their history, editions, and authorship
The bibliographer spent years researching the complete works of Shakespeare.
O bibliógrafo passou anos pesquisando as obras completas de Shakespeare.
2. A specialist in the study of books as physical objects, including their production, distribution, and collection
As a bibliographer, she examined rare manuscripts and documented their provenance.
Como bibliógrafa, ela examinou manuscritos raros e documentou sua proveniência.
3. Someone who creates lists of sources, references, or publications on a particular subject
The bibliographer compiled a comprehensive list of all publications on climate science from the last decade.
O bibliógrafo compilou uma lista abrangente de todas as publicações sobre ciência climática da última década.
Bibliographers play an important role in academic and cultural institutions in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, they are often affiliated with universities, libraries, and research centers (like FAPESP-supported institutions). In the USA, bibliographers work in universities, the Library of Congress, and major research libraries, contributing significantly to scholarly research and historical documentation. The profession is highly respected in academic circles and often involves meticulous attention to detail.
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