Requesting Books
Before requesting books for purchasing, search NELSON to check availability.
If the book is not available, add it to your reading list via Amazon or a publisher website using the Cite It! tool.
Click on the drop-down arrow and select the appropriate 'type'. Use the scroll bar to check the item details, add a public note, due date if required and add a relevant tag. This will ensure sufficient copies are purchased.
Ensure that list is selected. Use the drop down menu to select the correct reading list.
The book can be add to a specific section if required. Start typing into the search bar and the sections of the list will appear. Click Add.
The item will appear in your reading list indicating that it is not in stock.
Once your list is published, it will be sent for review and the Reading List team will ensure that sufficient copies are purchased.
Digitisation requests
The library’s Digitisation Team can create legal digital copies of resource extracts. If you wish to obtain a digitised book chapter, article or printed music for inclusion on your reading list, submit a Digitisation request directly from item actions.