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Suggest a Purchase

It is our policy not to order textbooks unless an instructor wants a copy to place on Reserve.

  • Use this form to suggest items that you would like the library to consider purchasing and it will go to the Subject Liaison Librarian in charge of selection for the subject area you choose below.
  • The Librarian will review the title and make the final decision before purchasing, giving priority to materials that support the research and teaching needs of the faculty and the curriculum of the University.
  • If you have questions regarding a specific item - please contact your Subject Liaison Librarian directly.
Your name:

Your email:
(WVU email address required)

ISBN:

Title:

Author:

Year:

Publisher:

Please choose the discipline/fund the book should be charged to below:

Your status:

Reason for suggestion:

Course:

Instructor's recommendation?

On a reading list?

Other reasons:

I want to check out the item when it arrives, please notify me at the above email.

Book ordering takes place on an annual schedule based on the fiscal year. Ordering starts in late summer and continues into early spring. At other times, purchases may be delayed. Faculty, if this is a RUSH request for a course or for research, please include a note in the “Notes” box explaining the situation.

Notes for the library:

West Virginia University Libraries
P.O. Box 6069 WVU
1549 University Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505-6069

Phone: 304.293.4040
Fax: 304.293.6638
Email: ask_a_librarian@mail.wvu.edu
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