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Certainly use a primer. Personally, I'd use oil based paint (we did for my daughter's bookshelves) as it is harder wearing and gives a better finish.
The smell is not too bad if you ventilate well.
But emulsion (latex, if you're American) would be OK, just I'm a perfectionist.
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