Suggest A Purchase

The library welcomes suggestions for additions to the collection.  Please check the NC Cardinal Catalog to see if the library already owns the item, and use this form to request the purchase of something that is not in the collection. 

Librarians review each request for purchase based on the following criteria: 

• Publication or release date within the past 2 years but no more than 6 months in the future. 
• Professional reviews in one or more standard library review sources. 
• Availability in the format requested.
• Demand, relevance, and suitability articulated in the library’s Materials Selection Policy.

If the Library buys an item that you suggest, a staff member will place a hold for you.  It can take several weeks for the order to be processed and the hold to appear on your account.

Due to the hundreds of purchase requests we receive each month, we cannot notify you when items are not selected for purchase. Each request is carefully considered and decisions are made based on our Materials Selection Policy and available funds. Please only submit one form per title. 

Complete the form below. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Email is the preferred form of contact.