Libraries by type

The index records what kind of library each entry is. Types are as reported by the libraries themselves.

• Public library131,604 libraries
• Special library17,716 libraries
• Academic library14,093 libraries
• School library11,458 libraries
• Medical library618 libraries
• Research library611 libraries
• Theological libraries and librarianship437 libraries
• Law library388 libraries
• Digital library380 libraries
• National library305 libraries
• State Library288 libraries
• National repository52 libraries
• Regional library48 libraries
• Learning Resource Centre10 libraries
• Lending library8 libraries
• Universal library7 libraries
• Reference library5 libraries
• Private library2 libraries
• Bookmobile1 libraries
• Agrega1 libraries
• Bookcase1 libraries
• Chained library1 libraries
• Science fiction libraries and museums1 libraries
• One Person Library1 libraries
• Carnegie library1 libraries
• Data library1 libraries
• Subscription library1 libraries