noun
- a system in which libraries lend materials to each other to fulfill patron requests
Usage: library science; also called interlibrary loan
Examples
- The library uses interlending to obtain books not available in its own collection.
- Interlending agreements between universities allow students to access a wider range of materials.
- Through interlending, our small town library can provide access to specialized research materials.
- The interlending system has made it easier for patrons to find obscure publications.
- Many public libraries participate in interlending networks to serve their communities better.