special library

noun

1. a library maintained by an organization, as a business, association, or government agency, to collect materials and provide information of special relevance to the work of the organization.

Example Sentences

The archdiocese has said the document disclosure to a special library archive at the University of New Mexico will be unprecedented.

From Seattle Times

“I don’t know whether you’ve ever heard of it, Nat, but we have a special library here—The Salem Philosophical Library. A group of us started it about ten years ago. We’ve been adding to it, year after year. Now, I think we have the best scientific library between here and Philadelphia. You may never have heard of it—since it’s a private library. Only members can use it.”

From Literature

“So much of what was in that building was provided by the entire county,” said Valarie Johns, a board member of the Drain special library district, about 25 miles north of Roseburg.

From New York Times

So Ryder also researches whether there is an academic, presidential or other special library that would be the best home.

From Washington Times

So Ryder also researches whether there is an academic, presidential or other special library that would be the best home.

From Seattle Times