iFind Reading

All book purchase requests to support teaching must be submitted via iFind Reading.

Step 1: Ensure the Module Has a Reading List

• If the module does not currently have a reading list, one will need to be created.
• Instructions are available in the iFind Reading Library Guide.
• During the transition to this new process, your Academic Support Team may be able to assist with setting up your reading list.

Step 2: Check if the Book Is Already Available

• In the module reading list, click ‘+Add’ and select ‘Search the Library’.
• Search for the book:
  • If the book is available, drag and drop it into your reading list. No further action is needed.
  • If the book is not available, proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Add and Tag the Book

• Add the book by creating a manual entry or using the ‘Cite It’ tool.
• Instructions are available in the iFind Reading Library Guide and on this short video. 
• When adding a book that the library does not currently hold, you’ll be prompted to tag the item:
  • Tag as ‘Essential – suggested for purchase’ or ‘Recommended – suggested for purchase’. See how to do this on this short video. 
  • These tags are visible to staff only, not to students.

What Happens Next

• Libraries and Collections will attempt to purchase an eBook version of the tagged resource.
• A print copy will only be purchased if an eBook is unavailable or prohibitively expensive.
• The tag will be updated to ‘Purchase in progress by library’.
• When the book becomes available:
  • You will receive an email notification.
  • The item in your reading list will be updated with links to the resource or holdings.

If the Book Cannot Be Purchased

• You will be contacted via email by Libraries and Collections.
• The email will include contact details for the Academic Support Team, who may be able to help you explore alternatives.

Q: I want to add the same book to multiple reading lists. What should I do?

• Add the item to each relevant reading list, but it only needs to be tagged for purchase in one list.
• Once purchased, links will automatically be added to all module reading lists that include the book.
• Libraries and Collections will monitor demand and purchase additional licences or copies as needed.

Q: I want to recommend the library purchases extra copies of a book. What should I do?

• Libraries and Collections monitor usage and demand for all books and will order additional licences or copies where appropriate.

Q: The book I want to request is not for a module reading list. What should I do?

• Contact your Academic Support Team with the book details and your reasons for recommending it.