Request a Purchase

Use this form to request that the library purchase an item. Please search the Library Catalog or the Discover SMU Libraries Search before submitting a purchase request, to see if the item you need is already available.

Consider contacting your liaison librarian to suggest a purchase.

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Tell us about yourself.

I am a faculty member, teaching assistant, or admin ordering materials to directly support a course that is being offered.
I am making a general recommendation.

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If title unknown or you would like media for a general subject matter, please give description and author/director/lead actor/storyline/etc. if known:

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Course Information

Does this media item need any special handling after the library receives it? (Please check at least one option.)*

Place this item on Course Reserve.
Reserve this item for Classroom Use.
This item does not require special handling.

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