Utilize digital resources. Guangzhou Library has purchased many databases, including e-books, e-newspapers and multimedia, and many books can be found in the databases in electronic versions.

Borrow books from other libraries. There are many public libraries in Guangzhou, and some university libraries are also open to the public. Books that cannot be found in one library can usually be found in other libraries.

Buy. Readers can try to buy the books they need through Amazon, Dangdang and other online bookstores.

Change the reading object. In many cases, there may be many kinds of books that achieve the same reading purpose, which are not necessarily limited to one kind. Readers can try to read similar or similar books.

If readers are not in a hurry and don't want to buy, they can come to the library another day. When the wrong book is placed correctly, or when other readers haven't read it, it may be found.