Pablo Neruda was a great reader and a fine bibliophile. He bought a large number of books and gave him many others. At the time of his death, his books were scattered in three houses, Santiago, Valparaiso and Isla Negra mainly. With these volumes the Pablo Neruda Foundation formed the personal collection of the Library. To this one  was added a section that brings together different editions and translations of Neruda's work, as well as the major biographical and literary studies of the poet.

At the University of Chile is preserved the first library the the poet gave to this university in 1954.

The Library and the Archives of Neruda, belonging to the Foundation, are installed on a property adjacent to the Museum House La Chascona.

The personal library - considering that many of his books are old, rare, curious or valuable - is reserved only for use by qualified investigators. Those wishing to access it must apply in writing to the director of the Library.

The specialized section is available for all public and can be consult in the reading room.

The document file is stored in a vault and is projected replication by scanning or microfilming to facilitate the use.

The material that is now preserved in the Library and Archives, are in approximate:
- Personal collection of Pablo Neruda: 5.000 volumes
- Specialized section: 6.500 volumes
- Photographic: 5.000 items
- Clippings: 1.550 items
- File correspondence: 5.000 items
- Audiovisual material: 100 items
- Collection of manuscripts: 5.000 items

Darío Oses ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Library Director

Adriana Valenzuela ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Library and Archives

Pablo Neruda Foundation Library
Fernando Márquez de la Plata 0192, Barrio Bellavista, Providencia, Santiago
Telephones: 562-7778741 / 562-7378712