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Books Catalog Template

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Books Catalog Template
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Managing a book collection, whether personal, academic, or for a library, can be overwhelming without a structured system. Keeping track of book titles, authors, genres, and availability is essential to ensure easy access and prevent duplicate purchases.

Stackby’s Books Catalog Template provides a simple yet powerful way to catalog, organize, and manage books efficiently. Whether you're a book lover, librarian, teacher, or bookstore owner, this template helps you keep your collection structured and searchable, ensuring that every book is accounted for.

Why Use the Books Catalog Template?

  • Without an efficient cataloging system, managing a book collection can be challenging. Common issues include:
  • Losing track of borrowed books
  • Difficulty finding specific books quickly
  • Buying duplicate copies due to poor inventory tracking
  • Struggling to maintain reading lists and progress
  • Organizing books manually, leading to inefficiencies
  • With Stackby’s Books Catalog Template, you can automate and streamline book management effortlessly.

How the Books Catalog Template Works in Stackby

This template includes well-structured tables to manage book details effectively:

1. Books Table

The main table where book records are stored, including:

  • Book Title – Name of the book
  • Author – The writer(s) of the book
  • Genre – Fiction, Non-Fiction, Mystery, Science Fiction, etc.
  • Publication Year – The year the book was published
  • ISBN – Unique identifier for the book
  • Availability Status – In Library, Checked Out, or Lost
  • Reading Progress – Not Started, In Progress, Completed
  • Ratings & Reviews – Personal or user ratings and reviews

2. Borrowed Books Table

This table helps track books that have been lent out:

  • Borrower Name – Name of the person who borrowed the book
  • Book Title – Automatically linked to the main Books Table
  • Date Borrowed – When the book was taken
  • Return Due Date – When the book should be returned
  • Return Status – Returned or Overdue

3. Wishlist Table

A dedicated space for tracking books you want to acquire:

  • Book Title – Name of the desired book
  • Author – Writer of the book
  • Genre – Category of the book
  • Priority – High, Medium, or Low
  • Purchased – Yes/No toggle for tracking acquisitions

Key Features & Benefits

  • Organized Book Inventory – Keep an up-to-date record of all books in one place
  • Track Borrowed Books – Easily monitor books that have been lent out and due dates
  • Manage Reading Progress – Keep track of books you’ve read, are reading, or want to read
  • Automated Sorting & Filtering – Search books by title, author, genre, or availability
  • Wishlist Tracking – Maintain a list of books you plan to buy or borrow
  • Customizable & Scalable – Adapt fields and categories based on individual or organizational needs
  • Cloud-Based & Mobile-Friendly – Access and update your catalog anytime, anywhere

Who Can Benefit from This Template?

  • Book Collectors – Organize and track personal book collections
  • Libraries & Schools – Maintain an efficient book lending and cataloging system
  • Bookstores – Manage book inventory and track sales
  • Educators & Researchers – Organize academic references and study materials
  • Reading Clubs & Communities – Track shared books, reviews, and reading lists

Getting Started with the Books Catalog Template

  • Copy the template into your Stackby workspace
  • Add book details to the Books Table, including author, genre, and availability
  • Track borrowed books in the Borrowed Books Table
  • Manage a wishlist of books you plan to acquire
  • Use filters & views to find books easily based on category, author, or status

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