A medical library assists in finding information related to health and patient care. It is often found in medical or academic institutions.

San Jose State University

- Medical libraries
- Law libraries
- Corporate libraries
- Government agency libraries

Types of Special Libraries

Reitz, J. M. (2004). Dictionary for library and information science. Libraries Unlimited. 

A library used by law professionals and students in order to research law and legislative history.

Libraries that serve the staff within government agencies.

A library that serves the staff in a private corporation.