Library Assist: Answers

There are various options available, depending on who you are and what you want to use the item for.

1. If you would like to read a specific item the Library does not have and it is ONLY for your use, i.e. your assignment or research:

• you may be able to request the item using the Inter-Library Loan (ILL) service
• these items cannot be shared with anyone else
• more information about the type of items you can request and the time frames involved are available in the linked FAQs below

2. If you are a member of staff and would like the Library to buy a new book for your students to use via a reading list:

• you need to add the book details to your Leganto reading list for the module and click “Send List”
• if you have any questions or would like us to check on title availability before adding it to your list, please email Leganto@wlv.ac.uk
• if you only want to add one chapter from a book to your reading list please see the linked FAQ for information about our digitisation service

3. If you are a student, researcher or member of staff and would like to ask the Library to buy a book for our permanent collection and options 1. and 2. are not suitable:

• please complete our 'Book Purchase Request Form' online - look for the link in the section headed 'Book Purchase Requests'
• we will review your request and aim to get back to you within ten days
• please consider if an Inter-Library Loan request will be suitable for your needs before making the request

4. If you are a member of staff and would like the Library to consider a new subscription e.g. to a new database or Journal title:

• we know that publishers often contact academics directly offering new resources
• please contact your Liaison Librarian for advice - we can arrange trials, sort out authentication issues and help with evaluations