Buying New Books and Journals

The University Library:
  • acquires over 18,000 print books each year and an increasing number of e-books
  • provides access to 17,000 + e-journals and over 100 databases
  • records and catalogues over 400 off-air programmes, each year
  • searches for rare and out-of-print books if required. We have a good success rate in satisfying demand

Contacts

Book enquiries
David Bennett Ext. 3226
email David.Bennett@port.ac.uk
Journal queries, off-air recordings
Jane Tay Ext. 3246
email Jane.Tay@port.ac.uk
Licences, budget queries, e-packages
Ann Hindson Ext. 3227
email Ann.Hindson@port.ac.uk

How can we help you? We can...

  • Advise on the price of materials
  • Acquire material that may be out-of-print
  • Advise on access difficulties to e-material
  • Arrange for off-air recordings to be made
  • Provide information on the state of your budget
  • Provide notification of forthcoming new books

Books

  • Requesting a book purchase
  • How do I place an order?
  • How long will it take for a book to arrive?

Journals

  • Requesting a journal purchase
  • Off-air recordings

Budgets

  • How much money is left in my Department or School's budget?