1. library materials other than books, such as audiovisual items, digital media, or periodicals
Usage: library science

1. relating to or consisting of library materials other than books
Usage: library science

Examples

• The library’s nonbook collection includes DVDs and digital databases.
• Students can check out nonbook materials for their research projects.
• The nonbook section houses audiobooks and educational software.
• Librarians catalog both book and nonbook resources.
• The budget allocated funds for nonbook acquisitions.
• Nonbook materials require different storage and handling procedures.