[bee_rider]

Some libraries require membership. Also some people have private libraries. Universities often have libraries which, at least, don’t offer all of their services to the general public.

[singpolyma3]

Not being open to the general public doesn't mean it's not free

[bee_rider]

I’d argue it is paid for by the students’ tuition, but money is fungible so I’m not sure how exactly we could nail that down.