Accessing the Library Module

  1. Log in to Skolera ERP.

  2. From the main dashboard, click on Library. 

  3. You will be redirected to the Library interface. 


Manage Publisher

To add a new publisher:

  1. Go to Library → Configuration → Publishers.

    • Click Create

    • Enter the required information such as:

      • Publisher Name

      • Additional details if needed . The publisher will now be available in the Publisher field when creating or editing a book 


 

   

Manage Authors & Categories      

   Keeping your data organized is essential.                      


Manage Authors 

Go to:
Library → Configuration → Authors

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

You can:

  • View existing authors

  • Create new authors

  • Edit author details

Manage Media Types (Categories)

Go to:
Library → Configuration → Media Type 

Create Library Cards

Library Cards are required to issue books.

  1. Go to Library → Configuration → Library Cards type  

  2. Click Create  

    Enter:

    • Name

    • Duration

    • No of Media Allowed

    • Penalty Amount per Day

      Add a New Book

      This is the first step in building your library catalog.

      Step 1: Create the Media Record

      1. Go to Library → All Media

      2. Click Create  

        1. Fill in the required fields:


        • Media Name: Enter the book title (e.g., "The Lord of the Rings")

        • Author: Select from dropdown

          • If not available → Click Create and Edit

        • Media Type: Select one or more categories (e.g., Fiction, Fantasy)

        • ISBN: Enter the book ISBN number

        • Publisher: Select existing publisher or create a new one 

          Step 2: Add Book Units (Copies)

          After saving the book:

          1. Open the book record

          2. Go to Units tab

          3. Click Add a Line 

            • Enter the Data of copies

            • Click Save  The system will now track the availability of each unit automatically. 

              Issue a Book

              1. Go to Library → All Media

              2. Open the desired book

              3. Click Edit

              4. Go to the Movements tab

              5. Click Add a Line  

                Fill in the following:

                • Media: Automatically selected

                • Media Unit: Select the specific copy

                • Library Card: Select the borrower

                • Issued Date: Auto-filled (current date)

                • Due Date: Set return deadline

                • Actual Return Date: Leave empty until returned

              6. Click Save and Close 

                The borrowing record will be created.

                 Return a Book

                1. Search for the borrowing record

                2. Open the movement line

                3. Click Return

                4. The system will:

                  • Update book availability

                  • Mark the transaction as Returned



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