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research library

American  

noun

  1. a general or specialized library that collects materials for use in intensive research projects.


Etymology

Origin of research library

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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During a recent hard-hat tour of the discrete areas of the museum, including a south-facing research library and a grand entrance lobby, The Times saw a building that was beginning to finally take shape.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Bisat also said BlackRock's emerging markets team was focused on building a research library, to include both better data and models on how to use and analyse it.

From Reuters • May 31, 2023

The center, which is 23,000 square feet, offers interactive displays, a research library, classrooms and a gift shop.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2023

“Amazing stuff,” says Bárbara Arroyo, an archaeologist at the Dumbarton Oaks research library.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 20, 2022

The laptop served as my portable research library, video arcade, and home theater system.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline