Submitting Requests for library Resources
How do I submit a request to the library and have a book, journal, magazine or electronic resource added to the collection?
The short answer:
- Go to the web, fill out the collection development request form and click on Submit
The complete answer:
- Demonstrate an awareness of related resources the library has on its shelves and available via the web (don't overlook consortia holdings.Check current holdings in BHCC Reference, Circulating and Reserve collections.
- Clearly state if the requested resource supplements or replaces currently available material.
- Attach a review
- State how the resource relates to the curriculum -- directly or peripherally
- Provide accurate details about the resource, including:
- ISBN no.
- complete title (include any subtitle)
- publisher
- cloth or paperbound
- price
- Choose a method of submission that is comfortable for you:
- I drive
- Paper
- Web
- Photocopy from publisher's catalog
- Procedure for follow up on collection suggestions: Interested in making a suggestion about books to buy for the BHCC library? Talk to a librarian about books you'd like to see in the BHCC collection. The suggestion will be:
* Reviewed by the library staff subject area liaison and considered in relation to the current holdings
* Considered in realtion to courses offered by the college
* Reviewed in terms of availability through our shared resource agreement with our 27 library consortium
* Submitted to the director with a recommendation (or not) to purchase
* Analyzed in terms of acquisition priorities and available funds
* Referred back to the subject area liaison for discussion at the appropriate department meeting and then sent to the library committee
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