Esdaile, Arundell James Kennedy (1880-1956)

British librarian and bibliographer. He became an assistant at the British Museum in 1903, and was secretary from 1926 until he retired in 1940. Esdaile was a scholar of varied interests, making bibliographical contributions particularly in the field of English literature. His best-known works include National libraries of the world (1934), Student's manual of bibliography (1931), and British Museum Library (1946). He edited the Library Association Record (1923-35), was elected president of the Library Association in 1939, holding the office until 1945.