Subscription library
LIBRARY THAT REQUIRES PAYMENT TO BECOME A MEMBER
Membership Libraries; Subscription libraries; Independent library; Community libraries; Proprietary library; Commercial circulating library; Social libraries; Social library; Membership library
A subscription library (also membership library or independent library) is a library that is financed by private funds either from membership fees or endowments. Unlike a public library, access is often restricted to members, but access rights can also be given to non-members, such as students.