Quote by Lois Horowitz

Books in a large university library system: 2, 000,000. Books in an average large city library: 1 0,000. Average number of books in a chain bookstore: 30, 000. Books in an average neighborhood branch library: 20, 000.

Books in a large university library system: 2, 000,000. Book

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This quote highlights the varying sizes of book collections found in different types of libraries. It states that a large university library system typically houses around 2 million books, indicating an extensive and comprehensive collection. In comparison, a large city library typically offers around 10,000 books, intended to serve a diverse urban community. Chain bookstores, on average, have a smaller collection with around 30,000 books, primarily catering to popular titles and commercial interests. Finally, a neighborhood branch library stocks around 20,000 books, aiming to provide a more localized selection to meet the needs of a specific community.

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