Purchase Requests
The library will consider purchasing books and other items upon request to fulfill research needs. Please use the online purchase request form to submit a purchase recommendation.
Submit purchase requests via the online form.
Purchase Request Form
WorldCat
You can use WorldCat to identify and request materials that Vanderbilt does not own.
WorldCat is a Union Catalog that provides location and availability information for books, periodicals and other items owned by libaries in the U.S. and around the world.
InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
What is InterLibrary Loan?
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free service to request materials not available at Vanderbilt libraries, including books and journal articles
How long does it take?
- in general, articles are delivered electronically and typically arrive within a week
- single chapters should arrive via email in a few days
- print requests may take 2-3 weeks
How do I submit a request?
- Go to the library website and search for the item you want to request.
- If the item is not in the catalog, select Resource Request from the navigation bar.
- If you are not logged in to your library account, you will then be prompted to log in.
- Fill out the request form with the item's information.
- At the bottom of the Request form, select your preferred pickup location. For delivery to your department (Faculty Delivery), select Work Address.
- Click Send Request to complete the form.
