Interlibrary Loan and Suggest a Purchase – King County Library System https://kcls.org Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:06:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://cor-liv-cdn-static.bibliocommons.com/images/WA-KCLS/favicon.ico Interlibrary Loan and Suggest a Purchase – King County Library System https://kcls.org 32 32 What feature do I use to share suggestions for digital titles? https://kcls.org/faqs/what-feature-do-i-use-to-share-suggestions/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:52:15 +0000 https://kcls.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=15631340 You can use Notify Me to share suggestions for digital titles.

]]> Where can I submit recommendations for digital titles? https://kcls.org/faqs/where-can-i-submit-recommendations-for-digital-titles/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:50:55 +0000 https://kcls.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=15631338 In the Libby app.

]]> Will I automatically be placed on hold for an eBook title if the library purchases it? https://kcls.org/faqs/will-i-automatically-be-placed-on-hold-for-the-title-if-the-library-purchases-it/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:49:26 +0000 https://kcls.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=15631336 No. Instead, you’ll get a notification. 

]]> How do I request a digital magazine be added? https://kcls.org/faqs/how-do-i-request-a-digital-magazine-be-added/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:09:25 +0000 https://kcls.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=15584924 Send an email or chat us the magazine title.

We'll submit your suggestion to OverDrive for consideration. They are continuing to work on adding more magazines.

]]> Can I make an interlibrary loan (ILL) request? https://kcls.org/faqs/can-i-make-an-interlibrary-loan-ill-request/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 17:30:03 +0000 https://kcls.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=14371850 Yes, you can request items through our Interlibrary Loan service. Once they're ready, you'll be able to pick items up at a library that's open for visits. Check your library's location page for current hours.

]]> I’m an author. How do I suggest my book to the library for purchase? https://kcls.org/faqs/im-an-author-how-do-i-suggest-my-book-to-kcls-for-purchase/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:18:34 +0000 https://kcls.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=13498464 We apply selection criteria to every suggested item to see if it’s a good fit for our collection. We are always interested in books written by local authors and/or those about local subjects.

The best way to bring your book to our attention is through professional reviews. A positive review increases the chance of your book being purchased. Examples of professional review journals include Booklist, Kirkus, Library Journal and Publishers' Weekly.

Due to the number of submissions, we cannot respond to requests individually.

Here are some general guidelines.

We primarily buy commercially-published materials. This includes:

  • Sturdy binding (sewn or glued, rather than spiral or comb binding).
  • Author, title, publisher, and date of publication clearly indicated.
  • International Standard Book Number (ISBN).
  • Clearly stated price.

We generally do not buy:

  • Books with pages designed to be filled in or torn out by the reader.
  • Books with supplemental objects such as toys or crafts kits.
  • Picture books in paperback format.
  • Textbooks or other highly specialized items. We buy materials for the general reader rather than the specialist or practitioner.

How to contact us:

If you have a KCLS library card, please submit a request through Suggest a Purchase.

If you are not a KCLS patron, you may contact us through our Ask KCLS service. Please include information about the book.

To make your eBook available through OverDrive:

Please review their Introduction to Digital Distribution.

]]> Who can use Suggest a Purchase? https://kcls.org/faqs/who-may-use-suggest-a-purchase/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 19:50:02 +0000 http://kcls.bibliocms.com/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=3754 Physical items such as books, audiobook CDs, and DVDs

Only library cardholders with full privileges may suggest a purchase of physical items.

Cardholders who have cards in the following statuses may not suggest purchases of physical items:

  • Accounts with balances of more than $75 in fees
  • Online registration
  • Student cards
  • eCards

Digital items such as eBooks and downloadable audiobooks

Library cardholders in these statuses may suggest a purchase of digital items:

  • All-access cards
  • Student cards
  • eCards
]]> What materials does KCLS not loan out to other library systems through ILL? https://kcls.org/faqs/what-materials-does-kcls-not-loan-out-to-other-library-systems-through-ill/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:11:55 +0000 https://kcls.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=1938214
  • Books published in the last two years
  • Media (DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, etc.)
  • Computer Software
  • Last copies of titles owned by KCLS
  • Reference materials
    • ]]>         How do I Suggest a Purchase? https://kcls.org/faqs/how-do-i-suggest-a-purchase/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:49:01 +0000 http://kcls.bibliocms.com/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=3752 To suggest new items:

    1. Click 'Log in/My KCLS' from the top right of any page and select 'My Library Dashboard' from the drop-down menu.
    2. Log in when prompted, and select 'Suggest a Purchase' from the 'My Library Dashboard' menu on the left.
    3. Enter the title information and click on 'Submit Suggestion.'
    ]]>         How do I suggest an eBook or downloadable audiobook purchase? https://kcls.org/faqs/how-do-i-suggest-an-ebook-for-purchase/ Tue, 24 May 2016 22:27:25 +0000 https://kcls.org/?post_type=bccms_faq&p=35392 If you’re looking for a specific digital title that we do not have, you can use a Notify Me tag in Libby. Notify Me will alert you if the library buys the title. However, not all publishers sell their content to libraries in digital format. If you cannot find a title in Libby’s catalog, then we cannot buy the item. You can learn how to use Notify Me with this tutorial or video.

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