Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interlibrary-loan
Noun
/ˌɪntərˈlaɪbrəri loʊn/
Definition
A system through which libraries lend books and other materials to each other, allowing patrons to access a larger collection than their local library can provide.
Examples
- The student used the interlibrary loan service to obtain a rare book not available in his local library.
- Many universities offer interlibrary loan services to support research and access to academic materials.
Meaning
Interlibrary loan refers to the borrowing and lending of library materials between different libraries to meet the needs of users.
Synonyms
- Library loan
- Resource sharing
- Book lending
