1 Managing patron purchase requests
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4 indexterm:[purchase requests]
6 Patrons may wish to suggest titles for your Library to purchase. You can track these requests within Evergreen,
7 whether or not you are using the acquisitions module for other purposes. This section describes how you can
10 . Go to Acquisitions -> Patron Requests.
12 . The Requests Screen will show any other requests that patrons have made. You may sort the requests by clicking on the column headers.
14 . You can filter this screen by organizational unit or patron's barcode. There are additional filter options available if you click on _Filter_.
16 . To remove a user filter, click on _User_ and leave the barcode field blank.
21 You may add a patron purchase request using this screen.
23 . To add the request, click the _Create Request_ button.
25 NOTE: You will need the CREATE_PURCHASE_REQUEST permission to add a request.
27 . If you have not already filtered the search using a patron's barcode, you will be prompted to enter it before starting the request.
29 . The request type field is required. Every other field is optional, although it is recommended that you enter as much information about the
32 . The _Pickup Library_, _User_, and _Request Date/Time_ field will be filled in automatically.
34 . You have the option to automatically place a hold for the patron if your library decides to purchase the item. If you'd like Evergreen to
35 generate this hold, check the _Place Hold_ box.
37 . When you have finished entering information about the request, click the _Save_ button.
39 Adding requests to selection lists
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42 If you'd like to purchase a patron's request, follow these steps:
44 . Click on the blue hyperlinked title of the patron's request.
46 . Click the _Add to Selection List_ button.
48 . Fill out the requested information. You can either add it to an existing selection list or a new one.
50 . After you save the record, the request's _Add to Selection List_ button will change to a _View Selection List_ button that allows you to view the status of this patron request at a later time.
52 . You can then use your Library's typical ordering process to purchase the item your patron has requested.