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Members of the Union community may make suggestions for new materials to be added to our collection. We are happy to make purchases that fall within our collection development policy. We do our best to acquire the items you need for your research and teaching. If we are unable to purchase an item, we will reach out to you as quickly as possible. Please note that we will often seek electronic copies of items to allow for multiple simultaneous users, particularly if the item is needed for a course. Use the “Notes” section of the form to let us know if you do not want a particular format.

Contact librarycollections@union.edu with any questions.

How to request

  1. Sign into Primo.
  2. Perform a search to suggest a purchase.
  3. Or use a blank form to send your request.

1. Sign into Primo

Requests take place through Primo, the library's discovery system. Be sure to sign in to Primo to make sure all options are available to you.

2. Perform a Search to Suggest a Purchase...

Before you suggest a purchase, we recommend that you search WorldCat through Primo. If we already have the item, you can place the item on Hold or Course Reserve right away. If we do not own the item, choose "Suggest purchasing for the library's collection" to start your request. This will pre-populate the form with the relevant information, and will help us process the request more quickly.

Search WorldCat through Primo:

Don't forget to sign in to see all of your options!

3. ...OR Start with a Blank Form

You can also start a request using a blank form. Please provide as much information as possible so we an locate your item.

Tips:

  • No matter the method, when filling out the form, use the “Notes” section of the form to let us know if you do not want a particular format. (Example: "ebook only")
  • If a book is not yet published, please note this during the request, or save your request until after the publication date.