A research library is a library which contains an in-depth collection of material on one or several subjects. A research library will generally include primary sources as well as secondary sources. Large university libraries are considered research libraries, and often contain many specialized branch research libraries.

Research libraries can be either reference libraries, which do not lend their holdings, or lending libraries, which do lend all or some of their holdings. Some extremely large or traditional research libraries are entirely reference in this sense, lending none of their material; most academic research libraries, at least in the U.S., now lend books, but not periodicals or other material.

Regarding our Rare Parts Research Library we have a large library of classic & antique car references covering most American made parts from 1902 -1979. See our library page for details on some of these rare reference sources. When searching for a rare part the more information you have e.g. part numbers, interchange data, etc., the greater chance you will have in finding it. For a small charge we will research any part you need providing as much information as our reference materials have and any contacts we have that may be able to provide you more information e.g. car clubs etc. Only $11.99.