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Proprietary library

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A library whose capital (property) is held in a common fund as joint stock, owned by stockholders in shares which may be sold or transferred independently. Proprietors may also be required to pay an annual assessment on their shares and to allow others to use the library upon payment of an annual fee. Compare with subscription library.

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