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Academic libraries are libraries that are hosted in post-secondary educational institutions, such as colleges and universities.

The main functions of an academic library are to provide resources and research support for students and faculty of the educational institution.

Specific course-related resources are usually provided by the library, such as copies of textbooks and article readings held on ' reserve ' ( meaning that they are loaned out only on a short-term basis, usually a matter of hours ).