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.