virtual library

Online book collection

A virtual library is a collection of resources accessible through digital means rather than a physical building.

It may house digitized books, journals, databases, and multimedia—all available remotely via the internet.

The university's virtual library lets students access research materials from anywhere.

Some virtual libraries exist entirely online with no brick-and-mortar counterpart.

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physical vs. digital format

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Facility for borrowing books

public library · lending library · reading room · university library · reference library

accessibility and location

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Municipal book-lending facility

branch library · neighborhood library · municipal library

accessibility and constraints

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Items owned, not exhibited

Family

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