Books Catalog
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