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library

Defined in 2 dictionaries — U.S. Code, Anderson (1889)

United States Code

17 U.S.C. § 1506 — under this chapter (2 versions over time)

For purposes of this subsection, the terms “library” and “archives” mean any library or archives, respectively, that qualifies for the limitations on exclusive rights under section 108.

20 U.S.C. § 9122 — as used in this subchapter (3 versions over time)

The term "library" includes—

(A) a public library;

(B) a public elementary school or secondary school library;

(C) a tribal library;

(D) an academic library;

(E) a research library, which for the purposes of this subchapter means a library that—

(i) makes publicly available library services and materials suitable for scholarly research and not otherwise available to the public; and

(ii) is not an integral part of an institution of higher education; and

(F) a private library or other special library, but only if the State in which such private or special library is located determines that the library should be considered a library for purposes of this subchapter.

47 U.S.C. § 223 — in this section (6 versions over time)

The term “library” means a library eligible for participation in State-based plans for funds under title III of the Library Services and Construction Act (20 U.S.C. 355e et seq.).

49 U.S.C. § 6301 — in this chapter (2 versions over time)

The term “Library” means the National Transportation Library established by section 6304(a).

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A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

The room or place where books are kept, or the books in the aggregate.*