non-lending

The library has a non-lending reference section.

Definition

1. Adjective (tính từ):
   • Not permitting the borrowing of items: "Non-lending" describes a policy or practice where items, such as books or materials, are not allowed to be taken away from a location (e.g., a library) for use elsewhere; they must be used on the premises.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The library has a non-lending policy for rare manuscripts. (Manuscripts cannot be borrowed and taken home.)
  • This collection is non-lending, so you must read the books here. (Books are for in-library use only.)

Advanced Usage

• "non-lending library": a library that does not allow patrons to borrow materials for home use.

  • The reference section is a non-lending library, meaning all materials must stay in the building. (The reference section operates under a no-borrowing rule.)

• "non-lending period": a specific time during which lending is suspended.

  • During the inventory, the library enters a non-lending period. (No items can be borrowed during that time.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lend (verb): to grant the temporary use of something.

  • The library lends books to members. (Books are given for temporary use.)

• Lending (noun/adjective): the act of allowing someone to borrow something.

  • Lending services are available Monday to Friday. (Borrowing is permitted on those days.)

• Non-lender (noun): an institution or person that does not lend items.

  • This archive is a non-lender of historical documents. (It does not allow documents to be borrowed.)

Synonyms

• Reference-only: describing materials that cannot be borrowed.

  • The dictionary is a reference-only item. (It must be used in the library.)

• In-library use only: a restriction requiring materials to be used within the premises.

  • These journals are for in-library use only. (They cannot be taken out.)

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