1. to lend to each other; to engage in mutual lending
Usage: transitive or intransitive; often used in library and institutional contexts
2. to lend (a book or other item) between libraries or institutions
Usage: transitive; library science term

Examples

• The two libraries agreed to interlend materials to better serve their patrons.
• Academic institutions often interlend books to support research across campuses.
• We can interlend with neighboring library systems to expand our collection access.
• The university library will interlend rare manuscripts with other research institutions.
• Students benefit when libraries interlend resources during peak demand periods.