research library
[/rɪˈsɜːrtʃ ˈlaɪbreri/]
nounpl: research libraries
biblioteca de pesquisa
1. A library designed primarily to support scholarly research and advanced study, typically containing extensive collections of academic materials, rare books, manuscripts, and specialized resources
The research library at the university houses over two million volumes and rare manuscripts from the 16th century.
A biblioteca de pesquisa da universidade abriga mais de dois milhões de volumes e manuscritos raros do século XVI.
2. An institutional library with staff experts and resources dedicated to facilitating in-depth academic investigation and scholarly work
Graduate students spent months in the research library preparing their dissertation.
Os alunos de pós-graduação passaram meses na biblioteca de pesquisa preparando sua dissertação.
Research libraries are central to academic life in both the USA and Brazil, serving as crucial resources for scholars and graduate students. In the US, major research libraries like those in the Ivy League or large state universities are prestigious institutions. In Brazil, research libraries are often found in federal universities and research institutes, playing an important role in advancing scientific knowledge and preserving cultural heritage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a goldmine of information
a treasure trove of knowledge
crack open the research library
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