Suggestions to BuyIf the library doesn't have an item you can make a 'Suggestion to Buy'. This is a request that the library buy an item. We welcome these suggestions, they are a great way for us to find out what you want and what we should have. |
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Who? |
Anyone with a current library card can make a Suggestion to Buy |
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How? |
By filling out a Suggestion to Buy form at your local branch, by calling your local branch, or by filling in a Request Form |
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You need: |
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Cost: |
FREE |
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Decision: |
If we decide to purchase the item, a note will be placed on your card alerting you to the decision. If we decide not to purchase the item, you will receive notification and a brief explanation of the decision (please see the note below). There is no set timeframe for a response. |
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Reserve: |
You can indicate that you would like to reserve the item when you make the suggestion to buy. However, we cannot guarantee priority placement on a reserves list. The reserve costs $2 and you will receive notification when the item is here for you. |
Suggestion to buy requests can be declined by Wellington City Libraries for any of the following reasons:
- Current collection priorities and budget do not allow for the purchase of the item, or there are sufficient items on the topic in the collection
- It is out of print
- It is unable to be sourced through our contracted suppliers
- The publication date is more than 6 months in the future (customers can enquire again closer to the publication date)
- More information is needed before we can make a decision about buying the item, such as more detailed publication details or book reviews
- It is too specialised/academic for public library collections
- The DVD has not yet received a New Zealand rating as required by the Films & Video Publications Classification Act 1993.
