### Question
What is the definition of major research library?


### Answer
The definition of **major research library** is as follows in *20 U.S.C. § 1041*:

> a public or private nonprofit institution (including the library resources of an institution of higher education), an independent research library, or a State or other public library, having a library collection which is available to qualified users and which—


(A) makes a significant contribution to higher education and research

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1041*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-ACADEMIC LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES > Part C-Improving Access to Research Library Resources**

