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Library reservations and requests

You can reserve library items for up to 7 days.

Requesting that we purchase an item

Fiction

We will usually purchase a requested general interest adult or children’s fiction title that is not already in stock, provided the item is in print and available from our contracted library supplier and the recommended retail price (RRP) is not more than £30.

Non-fiction

We will generally purchase a requested general interest adult or children’s non-fiction title that is not already in stock, provided the item is in print and available from our contracted library supplier, the request is received within 18 months of publication date and the RRP is not more than £35.

We will generally purchase an additional copy of any title that meets these criteria if there are more than four outstanding reservations per copy.

CDs and DVDs

Due to declining demand, we do not purchase CDs or DVDs to satisfy customer requests.

Published: 14 December 2020

Last updated: 16 January 2021