county library

Local lending collection

A county library is a public library system operated by a county government, serving residents across that county's geographic area.

County libraries typically include a main branch and smaller branches in towns and communities throughout the county: The county library has locations in twelve different cities.

They're funded primarily through local taxes.

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commercial vs. public access

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Shop selling printed works

Amazon · used bookstore · book dealer · newsstand · publishing house

geographic/administrative scope

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Country's official book repository

Library of Congress · state library · municipal library · city library · village library

public vs. private institution

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Individually owned book repository

personal library · private collection · university library · special collections

Family

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