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Alternative meanings: Library (computer science), Library (electronics), Library (biology)

In the traditional sense of the word, a library is a collection of books and periodicals. It can refer to an individual's private collection, but more often it is a large collection that is funded and maintained by a city or institution. This collection is often used by people who choose not to--or cannot afford to--purchase an extensive collection themselves.

However, with the collection or invention of media other than books for storing information, many libraries are now also repositories and access points for maps, prints or other artwork, microfilm, microfiche, audio tapes, CDs, LPs, video tapes and DVDs, and provide public facilities to access CD-ROM and subscription databases and the Internet. Thus, modern libraries are increasingly being redefined as places to get unrestricted access to information in many formats and from many sources.

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@monikuhh Nooooo it's because I downloaded this program to manage multiple libraries and it deleted mine D':
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@monikuhh Nooooo it's because I downloaded this program to manage multiple libraries and it deleted mine D':
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@OxyConservative do not forget the socialistic tool of libraries. Can use free books and then return them for someone else to use
WagtheDog2 (Jason M. M. DMA) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:50:16 -0000
@OxyConservative do not forget the socialistic tool of libraries. Can use free books and then return them for someone else to use
Libraries are about democracy, not books - http://shar.es/aDi2O
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