Ordering Instructions

The Library welcomes requests from students, faculty, and staff for materials in all formats.

To Request an Order

• Fill out the Order Request Form, including the ISBN if possible.
• Questions about ordering? Contact Sabrina Paetow, Acquisitions Specialist.
• For database requests, please contact your research librarian.
• Faculty traveling abroad who wish to purchase books and DVDs should contact their research librarian.

Please Note

• Items are typically available within 2-4 weeks.
• Compass shows the status of the order: "On Order" and "In Process" (item has arrived and is being cataloged).
  • Request expedition of an "In Process" item by contacting Sabrina Paetow, Acquisitions Specialist, or Ryan Wheeler, Head of Cataloging.
• We will search for out-of-print items.

DVD Requests

• Note if the DVD is needed by a specific date.
• Indicate which version of a film you are requesting.
• Request foreign films well in advance.
  • Provide as much information as possible.
  • Allow a significant lead time for their receipt.
• Recent documentaries are not always immediately available for purchase.
• If the item is needed immediately, please contact Sabrina Paetow, Acquisitions Specialist, to expedite your request.

Ordering Course Reserve Materials

• Fill out the Order Request Form including the ISBN if possible.
• Include course information in the order form.
• Faculty may place a personal copy of a textbook on reserve in lieu of ordering.
• More information about course reserve materials

Questions about Reserves? Contact Amy Heggie, Circulation and User Services Manager.