Library Request Form
Please complete this form to request a Literature Review, a Purchase Request, a Materials Request or General Assistance. Once the request is made an email will be sent within 1-2 business days with a timeline for your request. The library often has multiple projects and searches underway at once and your request will be considered accordingly.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
E-mail
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Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Let us know who you are (CDOT staff, General Public, Consultant...)
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CDOT HQ
CDOT Region 1
CDOT Region 2
CDOT Region 3
CDOT Region 4
CDOT Region 5
CDOT Partner
CDOT Consultant
General Public
Researcher
Student
Other
What is your Title/Division?
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What are you requesting?
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Book Check out
General Assistance (Looking for something in the library? have a quick question? want to schedule a session?)
Research Request (Research/Questions)
Literature Search/Literature Review (CDOT Staff only)
Purchase Request (Add a book, journal, item to the library)
Materials Request (Request a report, book, item from the library)
Document delivery (Hit a firewall - contact us for the document)
NEPA document
Sign up for a library card
Other
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Research Request (General Research/Question)
Fill out the form below. Feel free to leave any section blank or skip if not applicable. The CDOT library will conduct general research and answer simple questions for researcher, PIs, consultants, students, and the general public. General Research consists of a quick search on a particular topic in TRID or other available databases.
What type of research are you looking for?
General Research
Research Question
Requested Search Topic
Notes (Relevant information that may guide the research)
Purpose of Research
Date results required by:
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Literature Search/ Literature Review Request
Fill out the form below. Feel free to leave any section blank or skip if not applicable. The CDOT library will conduct general research on specific topics but currently outsources Literature Searches and Literature Reviews. General Research consists of a quick search on a particular topic in TRID or other available databases. Literature searches seek out and identify the existing literature related to a topic or question of interest, while a literature reviews are the organized synthesis of the information found in the existing literature search. Please contact the Librarian Sarah.Zepeda@state.co.us with any questions regarding research.
What type of research are you looking for?
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General Research
Literature Search (CDOT staff only)
Literature Review (CDOT staff only)
Requested Search Topic (Problem Statement Title if applicable)
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Description of Problem
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Specify your specific topic or research question. The goal is to identify and review recent studies, articles, and publications that provide insights, evidence, or findings relevant to this area. Key areas of interest include [any specific themes, trends, or subtopics you want emphasized]. Additionally, we will find works published within the last few years to ensure that the information is current. The ultimate aim is to gather a comprehensive understanding of the existing literature and identify gaps where further research may be necessary. Please provide a thorough and detailed description of your specific requirements or preferences, ensuring that all relevant aspects are clearly articulated. This will aid in understanding your needs more thoroughly.
Notes
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Include any and all relevant information that may guide the research.
What keywords or phrases might you suggest to guide this search?
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Are there any specific websites, databases, journals, etc. that you would like included in the search? (include links)
List of relevant articles you have already found (include links):
Upload articles or provide links to the articles.
Upload articles or materials here:
Browse Files
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Date results required by:
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Purchase Request
Instructions: Please complete this form to recommend a book, journal, or digital resource for the library's collection. All requests are evaluated based on their alignment with current organizational projects, cost-benefit, and our Collection Development Policy. Approved requests will be submitted for approval.We can purchase both physical and electronic copies of materials.
Resource Details
Please provide as much information as possible to expedite the procurement process. Mark NA if you do not have the information
Title of Resource
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Author/Editor
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Publisher
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Publication Date
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ISBN/ISSN (if available)
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Can be found on the copyright page or on the back cover near the publisher's barcode.
Estimated Cost
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Business Justification
This section is required. It helps the library prioritize acquisitions and secure approval.
Format Preference
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Digital /E-Book
Print / Physical copy
Subscription / Database
If print is required over digital, please briefly explain why:
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Strategic Alignment:
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Which specific project, department goal, or compliance requirement does this resource support?
Impact:
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How will this resource be used in your daily work, and when do you need it? (e.g., "Saves 5 hours a week on regulatory research," "Needed for Q4 strategy planning," "Required for certification.")
Urgency
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Suggestion
Not a rush
Needed ASAP
Needed by the following date:
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How many people will be using this item?
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Please Select
1-3
4-6
7-10
unlimited
How does this benefit you/your group?
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Alternative Resources
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Please Select
Yes, we do not have adequate coverage of this specific topic.
No, I have not checked yet.
Have you checked our existing databases or current catalog for similar information?
Additional Notes
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Materials Request
Please fill in as much information as possible so we can better assist you.
Type of Request
Journal article
Journal
Book
Report
Title
Author
Date
List Journal
Notes (add any information you may have to aid in our search):
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General Assistance
What do you need assistance with?:
Looking for an item?
General library question?
I would like to set up an appointment.
Other
Please describe what you need help with. Provide any details that you find relevant.
Appointment
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Document Delivery
Title of document
Author of document
Source
Link to document
Reason for request
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Requesting a NEPA document
The Library has digitized all published NEPA documents. These documents are currently being added to the library's catalog. Until this process is completed, you can request assistance from the librarian when searching for a NEPA document using this form.
What Type of Document are you requestion
Please Select
EA
EIS
CATEX
PEL
TRAFFIC STUDY
CORRIDOR STUDY
OTHER STUDY
Location
Include all locations. Separate by commas. For example: I-25, 6th Avenue
Performing Org Name
Sponsoring Org Name
Additional Information
Include any additional information that is relevant to this search
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Checkout a book
Book Title
Book barcode 6 digit number
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Sign up for a CDOT Library Card
Name
First Name
Last Name
Submit
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