Course Materials+
Request a different format
To request the purchase of physical or electronic resources, add the item needed to the list and add the appropriate purchase tag(s). Choose one of the following options:
To request a different format of an item already owned by the Libraries (e.g., to request the purchase of an e-book of a title owned in print):
Add the physical book to the list and add the "Electronic Item Purchase Request" tag:
Request a New Purchase using Cite It!
To request the purchase of an item not owned by the Libraries using the Cite It! bookmarklet:
1. Go to the webpage where the resource is (author website, vendor, etc.) and click on the "Cite It!" button.
2. Check that the information pre-filled is correct. Edit as needed. Click on "Add & Close"
3. Choose the appropriate purchase tag for the item on the Course Materials+ list:
Request a New Purchase - Manual Entry
To request the purchase of an item not owned by the Libraries using a blank form:
1. Click on +Add and choose "Manual Entry"
2. Fill out the "Type" and "Title" fields. It is helpful to add more information, such as author, publisher, edition, etc., especially if a resource has several editions or was translated by several different people.
3. Click "Add"
3. Choose the appropriate purchase tag (scroll to see all options)
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