A genomic library refers to a collection of cloned pieces of DNA that make up the genome of an organism. Some synonyms for genomic libraries include gene libraries, genetic libraries, DNA libraries, and genome libraries. Gene libraries are collections of individual genes that are cloned and stored, while genetic libraries contain DNA profiles from a specific group of organisms. DNA libraries are collections of cloned DNA fragments, while genome libraries are collections of whole genome sequences. These synonyms are often used interchangeably and refer to essentially the same thing. However, the specific terminology used may vary depending on the type of library being referred to or the scientific field in which it is being discussed.