Suggest a Purchase

Recently published materials

You may suggest physical materials such as books, audiobooks, DVDs, graphic novels, and other circulating formats supported by the Library, provided they were published within the last two years. The Library prioritizes recently published, high-interest titles intended for broad community use.

Digital materials

Suggestions for eBooks and downloadable audiobooks are limited by vendor availability and platform restrictions. If a title is not available through the Library’s current digital platforms, the Library may not be able to purchase it.

Not yet published

Suggestions for titles that have not yet been released may be submitted. Purchase decisions are typically made closer to the publication date, and many popular titles are already on order and may appear in the catalogue prior to release.

The Library generally does not purchase:

• Items published more than two years ago (Interlibrary Loan may be a better option)
• Textbooks or materials required for specific courses or programs
• Highly specialized, academic, or professional materials
• Materials intended primarily for private, business, or commercial use
• Items in formats the Library does not support or that are unavailable through approved vendors

Purchase suggestions are reviewed periodically based on staff capacity, collection priorities, and available budget. Customers are encouraged to check the catalogue to see if a suggested item has been added to the collection.

Library members are responsible for placing their own holds on items they wish to borrow. Staff are happy to assist if needed.

For items that fall outside these guidelines, Interlibrary Loan may be a faster and more appropriate option.