depository library

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depository library

A depository library holds many books and journals for public use.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or study: A depository library is an institution that collects, preserves, and provides access to informational materials for public or specialized use.
    • An institution responsible for the care of a collection of literary, artistic, or reference materials: It functions as a repository for knowledge and cultural heritage.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The city's main depository library has over a million volumes.
    • She spent the afternoon researching in the quiet of the depository library.
    • Access to digital archives has transformed the modern depository library.
Advanced Usage
  • "National depository library": A library designated by law to receive and preserve copies of all publications issued in a country.
    • The Library of Congress serves as a national depository library for the United States.
  • "Legal depository library": A library entitled to receive copies of all materials published under a country's legal deposit laws.
    • Publishers must send a copy of each new book to the legal depository library.
Variants and Related Words
  • Library (n): The more common and general term for a depository library.
    • The public library offers free computer classes.
  • Repository (n): A place where things are stored and can be found. (This is a broader term of which a library is a specific type).
    • The museum is a repository for ancient artifacts.
  • Archive (n): A collection of historical documents or records.
    • He found the old letters in the university archive.
Synonyms
  • Bibliotheca: (Formal or archaic) A library or collection of books.
  • Reading room: A room in a library set aside for reading.
Related Phrases
  • Library science: The professional study of the principles and practices of library operation and management.
    • She has a master's degree in library science.
  • Library card: A card identifying a person as a member of a library, allowing them to borrow materials.
    • You need a valid library card to check out books.
Related Idioms
  • "A treasure trove of information": This idiom is often used to describe a library with rich or valuable collections.
    • The old depository library was a treasure trove of information for local historians.
depository library

A depository library holds many books and journals for public use.

Noun
  1. a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study

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