Suggest a title

Can't find a title in our catalogue, or a particular e-book or e-audiobook on BorrowBox?

Suggest it to us and if it's available, we'll consider adding it to our collection. Not all suggestions are purchased.

Authors and publishers should send information regarding new publications to gelis@gleneira.vic.gov.au

Things we consider when taking on a new title

If the title is in print and available from library suppliers
The age and currency - items must be published or produced in the current or previous year. Some exceptions apply; titles missing from a series; classic texts
Format and quality
Cost of the item (see below)
Suitability to the Glen Eira community

A specialised or scholarly work of interest to a limited audience
"Gift" books; limited editions; textbooks; spiral bound books; stapled books; mini, fabric or pocket books; touch and feel books; lift-the flap books
Poetry books by single authors unless they are classics, or Australian shortlisted titles or Australian award winners
Titles only available via mail order or online sites
Self-published, small press, print-on-demand, and independently published titles
Items due for publication or release more than 6 months in advance
Items over A$55 R.R.P. for fiction; and A$100 R.R.P for non-fiction
Restricted by Australian Classification https://www.classification.gov.au/

If your suggestion is purchased, a reservation is placed on your behalf.

Please note: reservations are currently free, and a maximum of ten reservations per membership at a time applies.

Not all suggestions are purchased. If we do not purchase the title, a message is placed on your membership record.