Use one of the following two methods to request books and other items that are required (at least in part) for teaching:
Use Library Lists:
- A Library List is an online reading list, specific to an individual unit, which can be accessed via Moodle. It features links to online items and details of print copies. Using our software, you can create or edit a Library list, and set it to be reviewed by the Library. Where possible, we'll then order any listed items that we don’t currently provide. For instructions, refer to Library Lists guide.
- Guide to e-book provision: find out about licence restrictions in the academic e-book market and possible solutions.
Alternatively, email us:
You can email a list of the required items to library@bath.ac.uk. We'll then create (or edit) the Library List for your unit’s Moodle course. This process triggers the ordering of listed books that we don’t currently provide. The sooner you can send us your lists, the more likely we can obtain new items in good time. When emailing us, please follow these instructions:
- Include the following details: author, title, edition, year of publication.
- Also include the unit code/title(s) and the approximate number of students in the cohort.
- Assign one of the following categories to each book: essential, recommended or background. For essential titles, we aim to purchase online e-book licences that allow multiple concurrent users and if an e-book copy isn’t available, we usually order multiple print copies instead (we determine the number of copies based on the size of the cohort).
- Identify any items that you'd like us to reserve on your behalf. For further information, refer to reservations on requested items.
- Identify any items required urgently and we'll do our best to fast-track them. While it’s best to allow sufficient time for us to order items, we realise that this isn't always possible.
- Guide to e-book provision: find out about licence restrictions in the academic e-book market and possible solutions.
