consolidatedlibrary
nounUK /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪd ˈlaɪbrəri/
US /kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪtɪd ˈlaɪbreri/
A big library made by joining smaller libraries together into one.
The town's consolidated library has books from all the old school libraries.
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2. A single digital system that brings together several separate book collections.
Students search the consolidated library to find e-books from every campus.
3. A library formed when two or more organizations share their resources.
The consolidated library lets both hospitals share medical journals.
4. The act or result of gathering library materials into one organized place.
After the consolidation, the consolidated library filled three floors.