There are four main library settings:

• Public Libraries

• School Libraries

• Academic Libraries

• Special Libraries

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Public librarians can specialize in serving a particular age group:

Teens, children or adults

School librarians serve both students and teachers

Academic librarians serve students and professors

Special librarians are as varied as the companies they serve -- hospitals, securities companies, chemical and engineering firms.