Create a new purchase request

Create a new purchase request with WorldCat

1. From the left navigation, click Discover Items.
2. Perform a basic or advanced search for an item you would like to purchase.
3. Once you have identified an item, click Add to... and select Purchase Request from the drop-down menu.
4. From the New Purchase Request dialog, complete the following fields:

   Field	Description
   ISBN/ISSN	Select an ISBN/ISSN from the drop-down list.
   Acquisition Type (required)	Select an acquisitions type from the drop-down list.  Note: Default selection is made based on the record chosen. One-Time (default) Subscription
   Processing Type (required)	Select a processing type from the drop-down list.  Note: Default selection is made based on the record chosen. Electronic Product Monographic Series (only available if Acquisition Type = Subscription) Serial Monograph (default)
   Requestor	Enter the name of the person who requested the item.  Note: This is an auto-suggest text field. Auto-suggestions for field-appropriate elements start with the first keystroke in the text field. Auto-suggestions include an email address for the user which is pulled from Delivery Notification of the WorldShare Admin module. If no email exists in the Delivery Notification section, the Library Record email address will be used. The system does not automatically notify the requestor of the status of the request.
   Date Needed	Enter the date by which the item is needed.  Note: Enter the date in the format specific to your language (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY for American English) or use the calendar button ().
   Place Patron Hold	Select this button to place an automatic hold on the item for the patron who requested it.
   Reviewer	Enter the name of the staff person who will review the purchase request to approve or reject it.  Note: This is an auto-suggest text field. Auto-suggestions for field-appropriate elements start with the first keystroke in the text field. Auto-suggestions include an email address for the user which is pulled from Delivery Notification of the WorldShare Admin module. If no email exists in the Delivery Notification section, the Library Record email address will be used.
   Notes	Enter any notes about the purchase request.

5. Click Save.
6. Click on the hyperlinked text in the Purchase Request Confirmation message to be taken directly to the new purchase request.

Create a new purchase request with WorldCat knowledge base

1. On the left navigation, click Discover Collections.
2. Perform a search for collections, providers, or titles.
3. Once you have identified an item you would like to purchase, click Add to... and select Purchase Request from the drop-down menu.
4. From the New Purchase Request dialog, complete the following fields:

   Field	Description
   Acquisition Type (required)	Select an acquisitions type from the drop-down list.  Note: Default selection is made based on the record chosen. One-Time Subscription
   Processing Type (required)	Select a processing type from the drop-down list.  Note: Default selection is made based on the record chosen. Electronic Product
   Requestor	Enter the name of the person who requested the item.  Note: This is an auto-suggest text field. Auto-suggestions for field-appropriate elements start with the first keystroke in the text field. Auto-suggestions include an email address for the user which is pulled from Delivery Notification of the WorldShare Admin module. If no email exists in the Delivery Notification section, the Library Record email address will be used. The system does not automatically notify the requestor of the status of the request.
   Date Needed	Enter the date by which the item is needed.  Note: Enter the date in the format specific to your language (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY for American English) or use the calendar button ().
   Reviewer	Enter the name of the person who will review the purchase request.  Note: This is an auto-suggest text field. Auto-suggestions for field-appropriate elements start with the first keystroke in the text field. Auto-suggestions include an email address for the user which is pulled from Delivery Notification of the WorldShare Admin module. If no email exists in the Delivery Notification section, the Library Record email address will be used.
   Notes	Enter any notes about the purchase request.

5. Click Save.
6. Click on the hyperlinked text in the Purchase Request Confirmation message to be taken directly to the new purchase request.

Default branch and shelving location for purchase requests

The default branch and shelving location of purchase requests is set based on material type and depending on how the purchase request is created.