Reid Hall Library

Reid Hall's Library

Our library is a quiet study space that overlooks the Grande Salle Ginsberg-LeClerc and seats a maximum of 19 people.

It houses the complete book collection of noted French philosopher, sociologist, writer, and photographer Jean Baudrillard. All told, it contains close to 1500 books, ranging from art to philosophy, fiction to essays. Baudrillard annotated over 300 of these books – marginalia that bear witness to how he constructed some of his most well-known theories.

His widow Marine Baudrillard received offers for the collection from many universities. However, she felt it would be best housed at 4, rue de Chevreuse, as Jean had previously been involved with Reid Hall, and the address remains, now as ever, a cross-cultural intellectual destination.

Those wishing to consult the collection on-site should reach out to [email protected]

Room setup