# University of Victoria Libraries

> organisation involved in scholarly research

**Wikidata**: [Q74528089](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q74528089)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/university-of-victoria-libraries

## Summary
The University of Victoria Libraries is classified as a research institute whose primary purpose is scholarly research. It serves as an organization dedicated to facilitating academic inquiry and knowledge creation within the scholarly community.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Instance of the class `research institute`.
- **Core Purpose:** An organization whose primary purpose is scholarly research.
- **Country:** Listed as the United Kingdom (source reference: `P887` pointing to `Q69652283`).
- **Wikidata Description:** "organisation involved in scholarly research".
- **References:** Cites Wikidata item `Q1227538` and an editorial policies page from `kula.uvic.ca` for its instance of claim.

## FAQs
### Q: What is the University of Victoria Libraries primarily classified as?
A: The University of Victoria Libraries is classified as a research institute.

### Q: What is the main purpose of the University of Victoria Libraries?
A: Its main purpose is to be an organization involved in scholarly research.

### Q: How is the University of Victoria Libraries defined?
A: It is defined as an organization whose primary purpose is scholarly research.

## Why It Matters
As a dedicated research institute focused on scholarly research, the University of Victoria Libraries plays a crucial role in the academic ecosystem. It provides the foundational infrastructure and resources necessary for researchers and scholars to conduct rigorous investigations, disseminate findings, and advance knowledge within their disciplines. By supporting the core activity of scholarship, it directly contributes to the production of new knowledge and the ongoing development of academic fields, making it essential for maintaining the vitality and progress of higher education and research.

## Notable For
- Classification as a formal `research institute`, distinct from general libraries or educational institutions.
- Explicit definition by Wikidata as an "organisation involved in scholarly research."
- Being cited as a specific example of the `research institute` class (sitelink count: 41).
- Inclusion in Wikidata with specific references linking its classification to authoritative policies.

## Body
### Classification
- Entity is explicitly classified as an `instance_of: research institute`.
- This classification is supported by a reference to Wikidata item `Q1227538` and the University of Victoria's own editorial policies page (`https://kula.uvic.ca/about/editorialpolicies/`).

### Purpose
- The entity's stated purpose is being "an organisation involved in scholarly research".
- This defines its core function within the academic landscape.

### Metadata
- Country is recorded as the **United Kingdom** (Source: reference `P887` pointing to Wikidata item `Q69652283`).
- Wikidata description is: "organisation involved in scholarly research".
- Wikidata ID: `Q1227538`.

## References

1. [Directory of Open Access Journals](https://kula.uvic.ca/about/editorialpolicies/)