The Mercantile Library

Specialty Libraries.

Public libraries have been presented as places that provide a wide range of community, entrepreneurial and economic development services to a wide range of people. Specialty libraries are a bit different. While generally open to the public, many are “members only”.

A more distinguishing feature is the focus of the library’s materials and educational programs. Specialty libraries, such as The Mercantile Library in Cincinnati focuses on a specific business sector, for the advancement of its members.