How to Add a Book

Adding books to your library catalog is quick and easy.

Steps

1. Navigate to Books - Click "Books" in the main navigation menu
2. Click Add Book - Click the "Add Book" button in the top right
3. Enter ISBN (Optional) - If you have an ISBN, enter it and click "Lookup"
   • The system will automatically fetch book details including title, author, cover image, and description
4. Fill in Details - Enter or verify the book information:
   • Title (required)
   • Author (required)
   • Publisher, Publication Year, Genre (optional)
5. Add Initial Copy - The first copy will be created automatically with a barcode
6. Click Save - Your book is now in the catalog!

Adding Multiple Copies

After creating a book, you can add additional copies from the book details page:

1. Go to the book details page
2. Click "Add Copy" in the Copies section
3. Enter barcode and location information
4. Click Save

ISBN Lookup

The ISBN lookup feature connects to Open Library and Google Books to automatically populate book information. This saves time when cataloging large collections.

Tip: Use a barcode scanner for even faster entry!