purchase
REQUEST

Can’t find what you’re looking for? We can help!

If an item is not available from the DGPL or any of the associated SWAN member libraries, the title may be requested from another library on loan, or DGPL can look into purchasing the item to be added to the collection. To request an item, fill out the form below.

Requesting a book from outside of Illinois:

$5 fee

Requesting for purchase:

  • Items considered for purchase must meet the library’s selection criteria as outlined in the library policies.
  • Requests can be made by DGPL cardholders only.
  • Only items that are currently published and originally released within the last three years will be considered.
  • Titles must be released in the United States.
  • A maximum of two purchase suggestions may be made per month.
  • Purchase requests will be reviewed by library staff as time permits. Items purchased typically take a minimum of three weeks until they are available for checkout.