When placing an ILL request for a book during the fall or spring semesters you may recommend that UNCW Library consider purchasing the item for the collection. To do so, select “Consider for Purchase” or “Not sure” on the request form. If you prefer to borrow the book through the traditional ILL process, select “Borrow.”
The criteria for this ILL-initiated purchasing program are more restrictive than for standard purchase requests, and include year of publication, cost of item, and expedited shipping availability. If the title meets the criteria, the item will be purchased rather than borrowed. If the title does not meet the criteria it will be requested for borrowing via ILL.
Purchased items are typically ready for check out within 7 to 12 days. On arrival the item will be placed on hold for you at the Library Help Desk and you will receive an email when it ready to be checked out.
As a reminder, items outside these criteria may be requested by contacting your Liaison Librarian or submitting through the Suggest a Purchase form.
Answered By: Marcella Fredriksson
Last Updated: Jul 29, 2024 Views: 13
