Library Purchase Recommendation
The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library welcomes recommendations from faculty, staff, or students for books, journals, audiovisuals, and software that are appropriate for our collection.
To make a request, fill out the Purchase Request Form as completely as possible and click the"Submit"button.
Books
Requested books are ordered for a short approval period so that the requestor can review the book to confirm that it meets expectations.
Contact George Paul (202-994-3682,mlbgpp@gwumc.edu), Acquisitions Librarian, if you have any questions about book purchases.
Journals
Requests for new journal subscriptions are considered twice a year.
Contact Betsy Appleton (202-994-9756,mlbeaa@gwumc.edu), Serials Librarian, if you have any questions about purchasing a new journal subscription.
Audiovisuals
Requested audiovisuals are ordered for a short approval period so that the requestor can review the item to confirm that it meets expectations.
Contact Catherine Harris (202-994-9453,mlbcrh@gwumc.edu), Bloedorn Technology Center Manager, if you have any questions about purchasing audiovisual materials.
Software
Software is purchased selectively due to equipment and budgetary limitations. Departments may be asked to share in the cost of purchasing a program. Requested software is ordered for a short approval period so that the requestor can review the item to confirm that it meets expectations.
Contact Alexandra Gomes (202-994-1825,mlbawg@gwumc.edu), Associate Director, if you have any questions about library purchase of software.
You may also use this form to request additional copies of items that we currently own.