Optional Strategies
Here are some extras things you can do with your eBooks and electronic resources.
Add eBook Copies
Generally, we don't recommend adding copies for eBooks and electronic resources. This is because it contributes to your item limits, gives patrons the wrong impression on how to access those items, and is often considered incorrect cataloging (since there aren't actual copies), and it may contribute to your item limits. However, you may might choose to add eBook copies if you want to track usage or have digital copies that can only be loaned to one person at a time.
If you want to add copies to your eBooks, first follow the instructions to Catalog an eBook. After you click Save, a dialog will pop up asking if you want to add a copy. Clicking Add will create a new, blank copy in the record pane. Fill out the copy's information and click Save. You can add more copies by clicking on the Actions menu and selecting Add Copy (adds one new copy) or Duplicate Copy (adds multiple new copies).
Add eReader Group as Subject Heading
Create a convenient link to the eReader group on which the eBook was downloaded/installed by using the title of the eReader group as a subject heading. This way, patrons will be able to see the eReader group for an eBook by looking at its expanded details in Search or Explore's results.
- Go to Items Management and select the eBook record.
- Click on the Subjects tab.
- At the top of the window, click the padlock icon to unlock the record for editing.
- Click Add and select 650 - Subject Added Entry - Topical Term.
- In the 650_a field, type the eReader group name (e.g. "Kindle Group 1"). This should exactly match the title of the record for the eReader(s) on which this particular eBook is installed.
- At the bottom of the window, click OK.
- Click Save to keep your subject heading changes or Revert to abandon them.
Visit the Library of Congress for more information about 650 - Subject Added Entry - Topical Term tags.
Create an eBook Barcode Reference Sheet
If you have eBook copies, run a Copy Labels (3x10) report to create a printable quick reference for all the eBooks in your collection. These are easy to use, distribute, and share at your organization!
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