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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

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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 plan to archive it and require users to request specific folders was spurred by the collection’s move from the Mid-Manhattan circulating branch in 2017 to the main branch, which is a research library.

From New York Times Sep. 17, 2021

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

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

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