How to add custom fields in the library

Besides the standard fields, the Library module lets you create custom fields to record additional details about each book.

Steps

Go to Menu → Academics → Library → Manage Book Additional Details.

In the Name field, enter the name of the custom field.
Set the field status:
- Active: the field is available when recording book details.
- Inactive: the field is not shown and cannot be used.
Select Is Mandatory if the field must be filled in when adding a new book (optional).
Choose the input method:

Input method Use it for
Text Box Short text entries
Text Area Longer, detailed text
Select Box Choosing one option from a predefined dropdown list
Check Box Selecting multiple items from a list
Click Create.
Use the arrow icons to set the order in which the fields appear when recording book details.

Input method	Use it for
Text Box	Short text entries
Text Area	Longer, detailed text
Select Box	Choosing one option from a predefined dropdown list
Check Box	Selecting multiple items from a list

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2Creating a custom library field