Recommend a Library purchase

Members of the University of Alberta community are welcome to suggest books or other materials to add to the Library’s collection. Suggestions are reviewed by the Library’s Collection Strategies Unit, with priority given to items that support the University’s research and teaching programs. Before submitting a request, we encourage you to search the Library catalogue to confirm the item is not already available. Requests are submitted through the Recommend a Purchase form and may require CCID login. When possible, materials are purchased in electronic format; print materials may take several weeks to arrive.

Service Offerings

• Submit requests for new books or materials

• Expand the library collection to support research and teaching

• Suggest materials representing diverse voices and perspectives through the Broaden our Bookshelf initiative

How to Access

1. Search the library catalogue to ensure the item is not already available.
2. Complete the Recommend a Purchase form (CCID login may be required).
3. The Collection Strategies Unit will consider your request(s).
4. You will be notified when the item arrives (if you request a notification) or if we are unable to acquire the item.

Location

Online

Hours of Operation

Submit a recommendation via the form at any time

Cost

No charge for service

Contact

csu@ualberta.ca

Relevant Links

Recommend a Purchase

Collection Development Policy, University Of Alberta Library

Our Collection

Audience: Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Instructors, Researchers, Employees

Home Campus: All

Delivery format: Email/Ticket/Form

Access: Access anytime

Service Provider: U of A Library

Language: English