College and University Libraries
a library at an institution of higher education, including community colleges, colleges, and universities.
The library of a college, university, junior college or other institution of higher education, organized to meet the information needs of students, faculty and staff.
A library that is part of an academic institution such as a college or university. An academic library supports the curriculum and research needs of its students, faculty, and staff. (Unit 3 What All Libraries Have)
A library affiliated with a university, college or other post-secondary educational institution, serving the information and research needs of the institution's students, faculty and staff.
Library established and maintained by a junior college, tribal college, community college, four-year college, or university organized and administered to meet the information needs of its students, faculty, staff and others by agreement.
A library in a 2- or 4-year college or university recognized by the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado Council of Higher Education as an institution for post-high school learning, with a designated library and library staff that are available to the students at least 20 hours per week.
An academic library is a library in a higher educational institution, such as a college or a university — libraries in secondary and primary schools are called school libraries. There are two complementary purposes: to support the teaching at the college or university, and to support the research of the university faculty and students.