Recommend a purchase
Can't find what you need in the library catalog?
As a Library card holder, you may suggest a purchase for the Library's collection. We order most items that fall within our collection development policy unless they are prohibitively expensive.
Please view our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the library buy every title suggested?
- Will I be notified if my suggestion is purchased?
- How long does ordering take?
- How far in advance do you order new titles?
Does the library buy every title suggested?
No. For a number of reasons, including the budget, the library is unable to order every suggested title. Purchase decisions are made using a number of criteria, including review journals and other online sources. For more information please see our Collection Development Policy.
Will I be notified if my suggestion is purchased?
Yes, If you provide an email address, then we will send you a message with a link to our Catalog. You may check the link periodically to see if the material is available for check-out or to place an hold on it. You may also see recently ordered items.
How long does ordering take?
The library places material orders every week. It may be 2 to 4 weeks (depending on pub. Date) before it physically arrives at your branch library.
How far in advance do you order new titles?
The library is only able to order titles that are within 3 months of publication. Often times publication dates change or titles change, etc., so ordering any sooner may delay the actual purchase. Most titles by best-selling authors are ordered by the library months before publication.