Before you make a request for the Library to get a book or ebook, it's always worth checking if a scan of the book is already available for you to access freely on archive.org - search using the book title.  If the book has been scanned you will be able to "borrow" the scan by logging in, you'll need to create a free account to do this.  

Students can make book recommendations for the Library to purchase ebooks which they need for their studies by completing the book recommendation form. Whilst the Library won't normally order a different format for a book already held, but we will consider requests on a case by case basis.

Staff who need a book or ebook for teaching can email readinglists@st-andrews.ac.uk with the details of the book, and the module(s) it's needed for.  Staff who need a book or ebook for their research should email the Academic Liaison Librarian for their subject with the details.

Not all books are available in ebook format, and not all ebooks are available for Libraries to buy, more information about this can be found here.