Paul Otlet books in order
Belgian author, librarian and anti-colonial thinker
- Lived
- 1868–1944
- Country
- Belgium
- Books
- 2
Paul Otlet published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Traité De Documentation (1934).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Paul Otlet
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Traité De Documentation
Paul Otlet's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Traité De Documentation (1934)
Non-fiction in order
International Organisation and Dissemination of Knowledge (1990)
About Paul Otlet
Paul Marie Ghislain Otlet was a Belgian bibliographer, lawyer, and peace activist, and a key figure in documentation science, a precursor to information science.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Paul Otlet FAQ
- How many books has Paul Otlet written?
- Paul Otlet published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Paul Otlet's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Traité De Documentation.
- What is Paul Otlet's last book?
- Traité De Documentation (1934).
- What is Paul Otlet's most famous book?
- Traité De Documentation (1934) is Paul Otlet's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.