Research Guides: Library Services for Faculty: Request a Resource

Request a Resource
Selection Criteria

Request a resource

The library is responsive to the teaching and learning needs of staff and students. Let us know what you would like added to the collection and we will explore purchasing and licensing options. We can:

purchase print materials and add them to the library collection
license streaming videos and ebooks
investigate potential database and journal subscriptions
procure existing library materials in an alternate format

Selection Criteria

Books/ebooks and streaming video

Will be automatically purchased as long as they are under 5 years of age and reasonably priced for the product. If they are older or very expensive we will follow up with the requestor for additional information.

Databases and Journal Subscriptions

We only accept database and journal requests from NorQuest faculty and staff.

Subscriptions are long term commitments with ongoing costs, so we carefully review each request before making a decision. We consider:

Support for curriculum, student learning and research
For faculty resources: support for teaching, research and/or curricular development
Content distinctness: Review our databases page or look at the program resource guide for your area
Existing subscriptions on the same subject or serving the same learner group
Accessibility
Support for EDI and Indigenization
Cost

Please submit your subscription request at least one term prior to when it will be needed.

The liaison for your area and the Collections Team work together to review all subscription requests. The turnaround time to hear back about a request is approximately one month.

If you have any questions about the process, inquiries about your request, or would like help filling out this form, contact your liaison librarian.