noun
book budget; library materials budget
Refers to the budget allocated for purchasing books or library materials, often used in institutional contexts like schools or libraries.
今年の図書費は削減された。
This year's book budget was cut.
図書費で新しい参考書を購入する。
We purchase new reference books with the book budget.
予算 is a general 'budget'; 図書費 is specifically for books.
Compound of 図書 (tosho, 'books') + 費 (hi, 'expense').