a library sponsored by a private company, government agency, non-profit organization, or professional association designed to meet the special information needs of the sponsoring organization
State Library of Ohio, private corporations, law libraries, museum, historical societies, etc.
a library serving a special group, organization, or business having a collection with a special focus or centered around a particular topic, such as law. In general, not open to the public at all times. May be affiliated with a non-profit organization, a government agency, or a for-profit business.
A library which is part of a company, organization, or other group. The special library meets the needs of the specialized group. Examples of special libraries are the libraries of Coca Cola and those found in hospitals.
A library that is maintained by an individual, corporation, association, government agency, or any other group for the collection, organization, and dissemination of information.
A library that focuses on the interests inherent in the institution it serves. Libraries in hospitals, corporations, associations, museums, and other types of institutions are all special libraries. In many cases, they are not open to the public. A special library's collection may be narrow in scope, but it will have depth within the specialty it covers.
a library established and maintained primarily for the use of a specialized population, including libraries operated by either for-profit and non-profit agencies as a service to their respective clientele. Special libraries generally provide amterials for a very specific purpose or expertise area.
Library which serves a special purpose or clientele and is maintained by an association, government service, research institution, learned society, museum, business firm, industrial enterprise or other organized group. The greater part of a special library collection is limited to materials concerning a specified field or subject.
A library serving a special purpose or clientele, e.g., a library in a private business, hospital, governmental agency, etc. ODL is a special library.