Book Cover Downloads
BiblioTECH's Resource Manager offers a handy feature that automatically identifies resources with ISBN but no cover image. You can request cover images for these resources directly from SCIS (Standing Committee on Information Systems for Australian Libraries). In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of requesting and downloading cover images for your resources in BiblioTECH.
Accessing the Cover Image Request Tool
- Start by logging in to your BiblioTECH web app account.
- After logging in, navigate to the dashboard.
- From the dashboard, select the "Resource" button. This is where you access your library's resources.
- Inside the Resource Manager, you'll find a list of your library's resources.
- At the top-right corner of the Resource Manager screen, you'll see a useful tool for requesting cover images.
Requesting Cover Images
Here's how to request cover images for resources in BiblioTECH:
- Simply click on the "SCIS Images" button. The system will automatically send a request to SCIS, which will then retrieve and provide the cover images for the specified resources with ISBN number and no image. Please note that you need an active SCIS subscription to access this feature.
- Be patient while SCIS processes your request and retrieves the cover images. The time it takes may vary depending on SCIS's response time.
- Once the cover images are successfully retrieved, they will be automatically added to the corresponding resources in your BiblioTECH library database.
Requesting cover images for resources in BiblioTECH's Resource Manager is a convenient way to enhance the visual appeal and organisation of your library's collection. By following the simple steps outlined in this tutorial, you can ensure that resources with valid ISBNs but missing cover images are visually enriched. Keep in mind that access to this feature requires an active SCIS subscription. Thank you for using BiblioTECH's cover image request tool to improve your library management! Stay tuned for more informative guides on optimising BiblioTECH's library management capabilities.