
Art, Historical, Music, Special Society & Foundation Libraries
Includes foundations, archives, music libraries, art libraries, Masonic Lodges,
societies, historical libraries, architectural libraries, etc.
Business & Corporate Libraries
Includes businesses, corporations, newspapers, economics, finance, investing, banks &
banking, international business, insurance, patents, retailing, advertising, trade libraries, etc.
Government Libraries
Libraries operated by government departments and agencies including Commerce, Defense, FDA,
Housing and Urban Development, IRS, Labor, Postal Service, Treasury, Veterans Affairs, etc.
Law Libraries
Includes law libraries at colleges and universities, law schools, law firms, courts, and
district attorney offices.
Medical Libraries
Medical Libraries may be located at medical schools, schools of nursing, veterinary schools,
etc. Order medical libraries in hospitals for complete coverage.
Medical Libraries in Hospitals
Libraries located at a hospital for use by medical staff, residents, medical students, and
employees of the institution.
Military Libraries
Libraries located at military installations or universities.
Museum Libraries
Libraries that house historical collections that may be specialized by geographic area,
subject matter, or an individual.
Religious Libraries
Includes religious libraries at universities, colleges, seminaries, synagogues, churches,
monasteries, Jewish congregations, diocese, etc.
Science & Technical Libraries
Includes engineering, chemical, electronic, missiles & space, scientific, nuclear
science, technology libraries, etc.
Special Needs Libraries
Libraries designed specifically to serve patrons with disabilities.
State Libraries
A library operated by the state that maintains collections of historical documents and books
and provides resources to government officers, state employees, historians, and citizens.
Veterans Hospital Libraries
Libraries located at Veterans Hospitals that provide resources to patients and staff.