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S.A.T. Is Easy as 1-2-3!

Follow these simple steps to suggest items to be added to the FCPL collection.

Fairfax County Public Library is always updating its collection to fit the wants and needs of our community. If you would like to share your ideas with us, use our easy three-step process to Suggest A Title*: 

  1. Make sure we don’t already own the title. Check the catalog, call your local branch, or use FCPL’s Ask Your Library online chat or text service for assistance.
  2. Consider the big picture. During an average year, we receive more than 7,500 print purchase suggestions. Many factors are considered when making purchase decisions, including budget, cost and the popularity of similar items. Titles of a more academic nature or those that fall into a category already largely represented (like cookbooks or political titles), might not fit into our collection plan or budget. If the item was published more than one year ago, try using our interlibrary loan (ILL) service
  3. Complete the Suggest a Title form here if you think the item would make a good addition to our collection.

*While all suggestions are considered, not every suggestion will be purchased.

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