Do you need a book, journal, or database for your research or studies, but it's not currently available in the Library collection? You can ask the Library to purchase this material.

How can I suggest a purchase?

• Only students and staff of WUR can make a purchase suggestion.
• Check in advance in WUR Library Search whether the material is available in the Library collection or whether the Library gives access to the digital version.
• Is the book, journal or database not available? Then, please fill in this form Request a purchase. Make sure you are logged in. 

What happens next?

Not every suggestion is approved. The Library will assess your suggestion in the light of the Library's collection policy. Keep the following in mind:

• The requested publication may not yet be in the possession of the Library.
• The material must be relevant to WUR's research domains and educational programmes.
• Budgetary considerations are taken into account.
• The Library prefers to buy the e-version of the publication if available.

The Library will email you to let you know whether your suggestion has been approved.

Alternative ways to get publications

Books

If you want to borrow a book that is not available in the Library’s collection, you can also borrow it from another Library through the Library’s service Ordering and document delivery. The delivery time for (printed) books is: 4 - 7 working days. 

Articles

Do you need a copy of an article from a journal that WUR Library does not have in its collection? Please, use the service Ordering and document delivery. The delivery time for journal articles is within 5 working days.

Contact/Questions?

Do you have questions about suggesting a purchase for the library’s Collection or would you like personal support? Feel free to contact us. You can send an email to collections.library@wur.nl.