Suggest an Item – Springfield City Library

Springfield City Library welcomes purchase suggestions from Springfield residents!

Before submitting a suggestion, please check our Library catalog to see if we already own the item or if it is available through another library.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

Library Card Number

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State

Intended Audience

Type Of Material *

Title *

Author

Other information (ISBN if known, type of material if “other” was selected, language, specific format such as CD or Playaway, publisher, etc. – anything that would help us identify the correct item)

such type material

Other comments about your request

What happens after I submit a suggestion?

We value your input and carefully consider every suggestion. However, we cannot guarantee that every suggested item will be purchased. Decisions are based on community needs and the Library’s Collection Development Policy.

Due to the volume of requests, we cannot respond individually to each suggestion or place holds on behalf of patrons. Please check our catalog periodically to see if your suggested item has been added.

Looking for an ebook or audiobook?

To suggest an ebook or audiobook for our Libby collection, use Libby’s Notify Me feature. Follow these instructions to learn how.

Please note: All item recommendations must be submitted through this form.

Are You a Local Author?

Are you an author from the Springfield area interested in having your published book added to our collection? Please use this form and let us know that you are a local author.

We are more likely to consider self-published books that have received a positive review in one or more major review publications, such as Library Journal, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, or Publishers Weekly.

Please include the following information with your submission in the Other Comments field:

Where you are from locally
Reviews and publicity: Links to professional reviews or news media coverage, if available.
Website: A link to your book’s website, if available.
Availability: Information about where the book can be purchased.

Due to the volume of submissions, we cannot notify authors individually if their books are not selected. All materials are evaluated according to the Library’s collection development criteria.