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Top 25 Special libraries worldwide
RevenueBase identified 1,423 company matches for special libraries worldwide as of September 2026 and tracks 30,770 professional contacts across them, including 9,049 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and New York the largest hub.
This list covers company matches for special libraries worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed September 22, 2026. Country and city lists for special libraries follow the table.
Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.
The 25 largest special libraries worldwide
Ranked by team size| # | Company | Contacts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,278 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “La naissance de la Bibliothèque nationale de France est souvent associée à Charles V qui installe sa Librairie particulière au Louvre en 1368.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 2 | 812 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Queens Public Library is one of the largest and busiest public library systems in the United States, dedicated to serving the most ethnically and culturally diverse area in the…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 3 | 671 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every individual in our city's diverse…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 4 | 599 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library has been cultivating curiosity from the moment we first opened our doors in 1853.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 5 | 536 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Our Vision Cleveland Public Library will be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 6 | 474 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Founded in 1912, Calgary Public Library has grown to become the second largest library system in Canada, and the sixth largest municipal library system in North America.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 7 | 418 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Indianapolis Public Library is the community's place to access essential information resources, technology, programs and services; foster reading and learning and promote the…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 8 | 406 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Maximizing the effectiveness of interior design and architectural library resources in the Design and Building Community.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 9 | 376 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Mid-Continent Public Library is the largest public library system in Missouri, serving nearly people in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area across Clay, Jackson, and Platte…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 10 | 359 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Boston Public Library provides educational, cultural and civic enrichment, free to all, for the residents of Boston, Massachusetts and beyond, through its collections, services…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 11 | 313 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Sno-Isle Libraries serves residents across 2,260 square miles in Snohomish and Island county through 23 community libraries, online services, and Library on Wheels.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 12 | 288 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “établissement scolaire privé québécois, suivant le cursus de France, avec une BCD pour le secteur primaire et un CDI (centre de documentation et d'information) pour le secteur…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 13 | 276 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Belong and Discover.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 14 | 239 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Ouverte en 1977, en même temps que le Centre Pompidou dont elle est l’une des composantes, la Bibliothèque publique d’information (Bpi) est une bibliothèque nationale dépendant du…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 15 | 232 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) expands life’s possibilities by sharing resources for knowledge, entertainment and community engagement.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 16 | 232 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “One of the world's premier information providers for more than 50 years.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 17 | 227 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Brodart knows libraries.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 18 | 210 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “ONZE MISSIE: WIJ MAKEN DE WERELD VAN MENSEN GROTER De bibliotheek wil dat iedereen kan deelnemen aan de samenleving.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 19 | 200 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The Oakland Public Library informs, inspires, and delights our diverse community as a resource for information, knowledge, and artistic and literary expression, providing the best…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 20 | 179 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “De meeste bezochte instelling van de stad!” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 21 | 166 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Vision Statement The Ann Arbor District Library provides collections, programs, and leadership to promote the development of literate and informed citizens through open and equal…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 22 | 164 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “The National Library of Norway’s collection contains not only books, but also magazines, music, film, radio and TV programmes, pictures, photographs, theatre material, maps…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 23 | 159 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Werken bij de Bibliotheek AanZet is verrassend, vernieuwend, en vooral heel leuk.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 24 | 156 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Stark Library is a winner of the National Medal for library service, is one of the best 100 libraries in the U.S.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
| 25 | 152 contacts → | ||||
Exact match “Our strategic priorities include School Success, Express Creativity, Feed Your Imagination, and Welcome to America.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 22, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase | |||||
RevenueBase SmartSearch
Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.
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- The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
- Coverage
- Every country. Country and city lists for special libraries are linked below.
- What qualifies
- Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “special libraries” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
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- Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
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- The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
- Match quality
- RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
- Ranking
- Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
- Verification
- Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 9,049 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
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Special libraries by location
4 lists · largest firstEvery Special libraries list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.
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Frequently asked
What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?
RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “special libraries”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.
How many special libraries are there worldwide?
RevenueBase identified 1,423 company matches for special libraries worldwide as of September 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.
What is the largest company on this list?
BNF tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.
Which country has the most special libraries?
The United States leads with 770 companies, followed by Canada (56) and Germany (54). Every special libraries list by country and city is linked on this page.
Which city has the most special libraries?
New York leads with 10 company records, followed by Los Angeles (8) and Paris (8).
How do I get contact information for these companies?
A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 9,049 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 1,423 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.
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The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 22, 2026.
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Top 25 special libraries worldwide
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RevenueBase records 1,423 matching company records for special libraries worldwide, with 30,770 tracked contacts and 9,049 verified work emails.
This public preview shows 25 selected records ordered by tracked contacts. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds company descriptions that match by meaning at Exact. Snapshot: September 22, 2026.
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Top 25 special libraries worldwide
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
| # | Company | Headquarters on record | Reported employees | RevenueBase SmartSearch | Tracked contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BNFbnf.fr HQ: Paris Cedex 13, FranceReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Paris Cedex 13, France | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 1,278 contacts → |
“La naissance de la Bibliothèque nationale de France est souvent associée à Charles V qui installe sa Librairie particulière au Louvre en 1368.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 2 |  Queens Public Libraryqueenslibrary.orgHQ: Jamaica, NY, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Jamaica, NY, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 812 contacts → |
“Queens Public Library is one of the largest and busiest public library systems in the United States, dedicated to serving the most ethnically and culturally diverse area in the…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 3 |  LOS Angeles Public Librarylapl.orgHQ: Los Angeles, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Los Angeles, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 671 contacts → |
“The Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every individual in our city's diverse…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 4 | HQ: Cincinnati, OH, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Cincinnati, OH, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 599 contacts → |
“Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library has been cultivating curiosity from the moment we first opened our doors in 1853.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 5 |  Cleveland Public Librarycpl.orgHQ: E Cleveland, OH, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | E Cleveland, OH, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 536 contacts → |
“Our Vision Cleveland Public Library will be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 6 |  Calgary Public Librarycalgarylibrary.caHQ: Calgary, AB, CanadaReported employees: 501-1,000 | Calgary, AB, Canada | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 474 contacts → |
“Founded in 1912, Calgary Public Library has grown to become the second largest library system in Canada, and the sixth largest municipal library system in North America.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 7 |  The Indianapolis Public Libraryindypl.orgHQ: Indianapolis, IN, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 418 contacts → |
“The Indianapolis Public Library is the community's place to access essential information resources, technology, programs and services; foster reading and learning and promote the…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 8 |  Bibliotecabibliotecainc.comHQ: Edmonton, AB, CanadaReported employees: Not recorded | Edmonton, AB, Canada | Not recorded | Exact match | 406 contacts → |
“Maximizing the effectiveness of interior design and architectural library resources in the Design and Building Community.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 9 |  Mid-Continent Public Librarymymcpl.orgHQ: Independence, MO, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Independence, MO, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 376 contacts → |
“Mid-Continent Public Library is the largest public library system in Missouri, serving nearly people in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area across Clay, Jackson, and Platte…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 10 |  Boston Public Librarybpl.orgHQ: Boston, MA, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Boston, MA, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 359 contacts → |
“Boston Public Library provides educational, cultural and civic enrichment, free to all, for the residents of Boston, Massachusetts and beyond, through its collections, services…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 11 |  Sno-Isle Librariessno-isle.orgHQ: Tulalip, WA, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Tulalip, WA, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 313 contacts → |
“Sno-Isle Libraries serves residents across 2,260 square miles in Snohomish and Island county through 23 community libraries, online services, and Library on Wheels.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 12 | Collège Stanislasstanislas.qc.ca HQ: Montréal, QC, CanadaReported employees: 201-500 | Montréal, QC, Canada | 201-500 | Exact match | 288 contacts → |
“établissement scolaire privé québécois, suivant le cursus de France, avec une BCD pour le secteur primaire et un CDI (centre de documentation et d'information) pour le secteur…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 13 |  Hamilton Public Libraryhpl.caHQ: Hamilton, ON, CanadaReported employees: 201-500 | Hamilton, ON, Canada | 201-500 | Exact match | 276 contacts → |
“Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Belong and Discover.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 14 | HQ: Paris, FranceReported employees: 201-500 | Paris, France | 201-500 | Exact match | 239 contacts → |
“Ouverte en 1977, en même temps que le Centre Pompidou dont elle est l’une des composantes, la Bibliothèque publique d’information (Bpi) est une bibliothèque nationale dépendant du…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 15 |  Anne Arundel County Public Libraryaacpl.netHQ: Annapolis, MD, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Annapolis, MD, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 232 contacts → |
“Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) expands life’s possibilities by sharing resources for knowledge, entertainment and community engagement.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 16 | Newsbanknewsbank.com HQ: Naples, FL, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Naples, FL, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 232 contacts → |
“One of the world's premier information providers for more than 50 years.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 17 | Brodartbrodart.com HQ: Williamsport, PA, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Williamsport, PA, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 227 contacts → |
“Brodart knows libraries.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 18 |  DE Bibliotheek Midden-Brabantbibliotheekmb.nlHQ: Tilburg, NetherlandsReported employees: 201-500 | Tilburg, Netherlands | 201-500 | Exact match | 210 contacts → |
“ONZE MISSIE: WIJ MAKEN DE WERELD VAN MENSEN GROTER De bibliotheek wil dat iedereen kan deelnemen aan de samenleving.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 19 |  Oakland Public Libraryoaklandlibrary.orgHQ: Oakland, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Oakland, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 200 contacts → |
“The Oakland Public Library informs, inspires, and delights our diverse community as a resource for information, knowledge, and artistic and literary expression, providing the best…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 20 | Bibliotheek Utrechtbibliotheekutrecht.nl HQ: Utrecht, NetherlandsReported employees: 51-200 | Utrecht, Netherlands | 51-200 | Exact match | 179 contacts → |
“De meeste bezochte instelling van de stad!” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 21 |  ANN Arbor District Libraryaadl.orgHQ: Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Ann Arbor, MI, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 166 contacts → |
“Vision Statement The Ann Arbor District Library provides collections, programs, and leadership to promote the development of literate and informed citizens through open and equal…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 22 | HQ: Oslo, NorwayReported employees: 501-1,000 | Oslo, Norway | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 164 contacts → |
“The National Library of Norway’s collection contains not only books, but also magazines, music, film, radio and TV programmes, pictures, photographs, theatre material, maps…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 23 |  DE Bibliotheek Aanzetdebibliotheekaanzet.nlHQ: Dordrecht, NetherlandsReported employees: 51-200 | Dordrecht, Netherlands | 51-200 | Exact match | 159 contacts → |
“Werken bij de Bibliotheek AanZet is verrassend, vernieuwend, en vooral heel leuk.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 24 |  Stark Librarystarklibrary.orgHQ: Canton, OH, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Canton, OH, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 156 contacts → |
“Stark Library is a winner of the National Medal for library service, is one of the best 100 libraries in the U.S.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 25 | Aurora Public Library Districtaurorapubliclibrary.org HQ: Aurora, IL, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Aurora, IL, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 152 contacts → |
“Our strategic priorities include School Success, Express Creativity, Feed Your Imagination, and Welcome to America.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
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Special libraries: dataset insights
September 22, 2026These summaries describe recorded coverage in this saved dataset. This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Reported company sizes
1,395 records in the displayed employee bands.
28 matching records are outside the displayed bands or do not have a displayed size. Bars show shares of the displayed bands.
Email recency for this list is measured across the whole country list rather than for Worldwide, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for Worldwide, over 1,423 companies.
How this company list was built
Describe a niche in your own words: companies installing commercial solar, or manufacturers of sustainable packaging. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds companies whose compiled business descriptions match by meaning. This list is one saved example to adapt.
Where the company descriptions come from
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
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- Closest fits to the business described.
- Similar
- Similar businesses with a wider range of fits.
- Related
- Related businesses in and around the category.
- Broad
- A broader set of businesses connected to the description.
RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact match identifies inclusion in this search's closest semantic matching setting. It is not a per-company confidence score, a literal keyword match, or a quality endorsement.
Selection, ordering and scope
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Recorded company descriptions support research; check company websites for current services. The selected preview is ordered by tracked contacts and is not a list of the best service providers.
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Special libraries by location
4 lists · largest firstEvery Special libraries list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.
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Questions about this company list
What does Exact match mean for special libraries?
The separate RevenueBase SmartSearch column identifies inclusion at the closest semantic matching preset. It is not a literal keyword match, a per-company confidence score or a quality endorsement. Changing the search form opens a new search in RevenueBase; it does not reclassify these saved rows.
How many special libraries did RevenueBase find worldwide?
The saved snapshot records 1,423 matching company records, 30,770 tracked contacts and 9,049 verified emails. The public preview displays 25 selected records.
Where do the company descriptions come from?
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
How are the public companies ordered?
The selected public records are ordered by contacts tracked in RevenueBase, highest first. Contact coverage is a prospecting measure, not an assessment of the company's services or quality.
How can I get contact information?
Select a company's contact count to open its filtered contacts in RevenueBase. Free signup is required and includes 500 credits and limited free results. Verified emails, direct dials and mobile numbers depend on available coverage.
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Snapshot: September 22, 2026. Review each company's website for current services and locations. A recorded business description does not establish that every company offers every service named in the search.
What do headquarters and employee bands mean?
These are recorded company-level fields, rather than a map of every branch or a count of specialists. Missing headquarters or employee bands are labeled; older records may show a location separately from recorded headquarters.
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RevenueBase Data Team. Top 25 special libraries worldwide. Snapshot: September 22, 2026. https://revenuebase.ai/companies/browse/special-libraries.
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RevenueBase records 1,423 matching company records for special libraries worldwide, with 30,770 tracked contacts and 9,049 verified work emails.
This public preview shows 25 selected records ordered by tracked contacts. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds company descriptions that match by meaning at Exact. Snapshot: September 22, 2026.
RevenueBase compiles business descriptions for niche-company discovery; each row shows a recorded excerpt where available. Adapt this search to find the companies and contacts you want.
Top 25 special libraries worldwide
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
| # | Company | Headquarters on record | Reported employees | RevenueBase SmartSearch | Tracked contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BNFbnf.fr HQ: Paris Cedex 13, FranceReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Paris Cedex 13, France | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 1,278 contacts → |
“La naissance de la Bibliothèque nationale de France est souvent associée à Charles V qui installe sa Librairie particulière au Louvre en 1368.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 2 | Queens Public Libraryqueenslibrary.org HQ: Jamaica, NY, United StatesReported employees: 1,001-5,000 | Jamaica, NY, United States | 1,001-5,000 | Exact match | 812 contacts → |
“Queens Public Library is one of the largest and busiest public library systems in the United States, dedicated to serving the most ethnically and culturally diverse area in the…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 3 | LOS Angeles Public Librarylapl.org HQ: Los Angeles, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Los Angeles, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 671 contacts → |
“The Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every individual in our city's diverse…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 4 | HQ: Cincinnati, OH, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Cincinnati, OH, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 599 contacts → |
“Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library has been cultivating curiosity from the moment we first opened our doors in 1853.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 5 | Cleveland Public Librarycpl.org HQ: E Cleveland, OH, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | E Cleveland, OH, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 536 contacts → |
“Our Vision Cleveland Public Library will be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 6 | Calgary Public Librarycalgarylibrary.ca HQ: Calgary, AB, CanadaReported employees: 501-1,000 | Calgary, AB, Canada | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 474 contacts → |
“Founded in 1912, Calgary Public Library has grown to become the second largest library system in Canada, and the sixth largest municipal library system in North America.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 7 | The Indianapolis Public Libraryindypl.org HQ: Indianapolis, IN, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 418 contacts → |
“The Indianapolis Public Library is the community's place to access essential information resources, technology, programs and services; foster reading and learning and promote the…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 8 | Bibliotecabibliotecainc.com HQ: Edmonton, AB, CanadaReported employees: Not recorded | Edmonton, AB, Canada | Not recorded | Exact match | 406 contacts → |
“Maximizing the effectiveness of interior design and architectural library resources in the Design and Building Community.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 9 | Mid-Continent Public Librarymymcpl.org HQ: Independence, MO, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Independence, MO, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 376 contacts → |
“Mid-Continent Public Library is the largest public library system in Missouri, serving nearly people in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area across Clay, Jackson, and Platte…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 10 | Boston Public Librarybpl.org HQ: Boston, MA, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Boston, MA, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 359 contacts → |
“Boston Public Library provides educational, cultural and civic enrichment, free to all, for the residents of Boston, Massachusetts and beyond, through its collections, services…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 11 | Sno-Isle Librariessno-isle.org HQ: Tulalip, WA, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Tulalip, WA, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 313 contacts → |
“Sno-Isle Libraries serves residents across 2,260 square miles in Snohomish and Island county through 23 community libraries, online services, and Library on Wheels.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 12 | Collège Stanislasstanislas.qc.ca HQ: Montréal, QC, CanadaReported employees: 201-500 | Montréal, QC, Canada | 201-500 | Exact match | 288 contacts → |
“établissement scolaire privé québécois, suivant le cursus de France, avec une BCD pour le secteur primaire et un CDI (centre de documentation et d'information) pour le secteur…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 13 | Hamilton Public Libraryhpl.ca HQ: Hamilton, ON, CanadaReported employees: 201-500 | Hamilton, ON, Canada | 201-500 | Exact match | 276 contacts → |
“Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Belong and Discover.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 14 | HQ: Paris, FranceReported employees: 201-500 | Paris, France | 201-500 | Exact match | 239 contacts → |
“Ouverte en 1977, en même temps que le Centre Pompidou dont elle est l’une des composantes, la Bibliothèque publique d’information (Bpi) est une bibliothèque nationale dépendant du…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 15 | Anne Arundel County Public Libraryaacpl.net HQ: Annapolis, MD, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Annapolis, MD, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 232 contacts → |
“Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) expands life’s possibilities by sharing resources for knowledge, entertainment and community engagement.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 16 | Newsbanknewsbank.com HQ: Naples, FL, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Naples, FL, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 232 contacts → |
“One of the world's premier information providers for more than 50 years.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 17 | Brodartbrodart.com HQ: Williamsport, PA, United StatesReported employees: 501-1,000 | Williamsport, PA, United States | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 227 contacts → |
“Brodart knows libraries.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 18 | DE Bibliotheek Midden-Brabantbibliotheekmb.nl HQ: Tilburg, NetherlandsReported employees: 201-500 | Tilburg, Netherlands | 201-500 | Exact match | 210 contacts → |
“ONZE MISSIE: WIJ MAKEN DE WERELD VAN MENSEN GROTER De bibliotheek wil dat iedereen kan deelnemen aan de samenleving.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 19 | Oakland Public Libraryoaklandlibrary.org HQ: Oakland, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Oakland, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 200 contacts → |
“The Oakland Public Library informs, inspires, and delights our diverse community as a resource for information, knowledge, and artistic and literary expression, providing the best…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 20 | Bibliotheek Utrechtbibliotheekutrecht.nl HQ: Utrecht, NetherlandsReported employees: 51-200 | Utrecht, Netherlands | 51-200 | Exact match | 179 contacts → |
“De meeste bezochte instelling van de stad!” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 21 | ANN Arbor District Libraryaadl.org HQ: Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesReported employees: 201-500 | Ann Arbor, MI, United States | 201-500 | Exact match | 166 contacts → |
“Vision Statement The Ann Arbor District Library provides collections, programs, and leadership to promote the development of literate and informed citizens through open and equal…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 22 | HQ: Oslo, NorwayReported employees: 501-1,000 | Oslo, Norway | 501-1,000 | Exact match | 164 contacts → |
“The National Library of Norway’s collection contains not only books, but also magazines, music, film, radio and TV programmes, pictures, photographs, theatre material, maps…” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 23 | DE Bibliotheek Aanzetdebibliotheekaanzet.nl HQ: Dordrecht, NetherlandsReported employees: 51-200 | Dordrecht, Netherlands | 51-200 | Exact match | 159 contacts → |
“Werken bij de Bibliotheek AanZet is verrassend, vernieuwend, en vooral heel leuk.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 24 | Stark Librarystarklibrary.org HQ: Canton, OH, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Canton, OH, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 156 contacts → |
“Stark Library is a winner of the National Medal for library service, is one of the best 100 libraries in the U.S.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
| 25 | Aurora Public Library Districtaurorapubliclibrary.org HQ: Aurora, IL, United StatesReported employees: 51-200 | Aurora, IL, United States | 51-200 | Exact match | 152 contacts → |
“Our strategic priorities include School Success, Express Creativity, Feed Your Imagination, and Welcome to America.” Recorded description excerpt · September 22, 2026Open company data in RevenueBase ↗Free signup required. | |||||
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Special libraries: dataset insights
September 22, 2026These summaries describe recorded coverage in this saved dataset. This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Reported company sizes
1,395 records in the displayed employee bands.
28 matching records are outside the displayed bands or do not have a displayed size. Bars show shares of the displayed bands.
Email recency for this list is measured across the whole country list rather than for Worldwide, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for Worldwide, over 1,423 companies.
How this company list was built
Describe a niche in your own words: companies installing commercial solar, or manufacturers of sustainable packaging. RevenueBase SmartSearch finds companies whose compiled business descriptions match by meaning. This list is one saved example to adapt.
Where the company descriptions come from
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
RevenueBase SmartSearch matching settings
- Exact
- Closest fits to the business described.
- Similar
- Similar businesses with a wider range of fits.
- Related
- Related businesses in and around the category.
- Broad
- A broader set of businesses connected to the description.
RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact match identifies inclusion in this search's closest semantic matching setting. It is not a per-company confidence score, a literal keyword match, or a quality endorsement.
Selection, ordering and scope
The public list shows selected company records with contact and verified-email coverage. Reported employee bands provide separate company-size context.
This page is derived from saved source records; per-contact mobile coverage and email-recency results are not established by this snapshot.
Recorded company descriptions support research; check company websites for current services. The selected preview is ordered by tracked contacts and is not a list of the best service providers.
Snapshot: September 22, 2026.
RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its September 3, 2026 published methodology describes a graph of 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts; these platform figures differ from this page's totals. Published methodology ↗
Special libraries by location
4 lists · largest firstEvery Special libraries list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.
Countries
Questions about this company list
What does Exact match mean for special libraries?
The separate RevenueBase SmartSearch column identifies inclusion at the closest semantic matching preset. It is not a literal keyword match, a per-company confidence score or a quality endorsement. Changing the search form opens a new search in RevenueBase; it does not reclassify these saved rows.
How many special libraries did RevenueBase find worldwide?
The saved snapshot records 1,423 matching company records, 30,770 tracked contacts and 9,049 verified emails. The public preview displays 25 selected records.
Where do the company descriptions come from?
RevenueBase compiles company information from public sources, including company websites and public professional profiles such as LinkedIn, alongside information supplied by companies. The short recorded excerpt shown here is separate from the complete business description used for matching; individual source URLs and collection dates are not provided in this public snapshot.
How are the public companies ordered?
The selected public records are ordered by contacts tracked in RevenueBase, highest first. Contact coverage is a prospecting measure, not an assessment of the company's services or quality.
How can I get contact information?
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How current is this list?
Snapshot: September 22, 2026. Review each company's website for current services and locations. A recorded business description does not establish that every company offers every service named in the search.
What do headquarters and employee bands mean?
These are recorded company-level fields, rather than a map of every branch or a count of specialists. Missing headquarters or employee bands are labeled; older records may show a location separately from recorded headquarters.
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RevenueBase Data Team. Top 25 special libraries worldwide. Snapshot: September 22, 2026. https://revenuebase.ai/companies/browse/special-libraries.
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