Preparing a batch of publications for libraries
This article explains how to prepare a batch of publications in order to import them and associate them to a library offer.
Batch importation is done through the interface, using an Excel file.
The format of this file is predefined (see the template below). Each row represents a publication to be imported, and each column a field to be filled in with the information expected by the platform.
Downloading the template file
Download the following template file:
Template file, Excel format
Defining the data
Enter in the template file, for each publication to be imported, the expected information according to the following definition.
Column | Column name | Description |
A | Numerical identifier | ISBN format identifier (EPUB, PDF or audio) associated with the library product |
B | Key type | Name of the type of identifier. Possible values:
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C | Product identifier | Library product identifier (automatically generated if left blank) |
D | Offer number | Offer number (must exist under Profile > Market > Offers > Libraries) |
E, G, I, ... | Country | Country in which the price applies, in 3166-1 alpha-3, 3 characters long (Canada = "can", Italy = "ita", France = "fra") Note: For the Euro group price, enter "eur". |
F, H, J, … | Price | Price of the offer in digital format: cost in cents. Example: 19,99 € = 1999. |
When the data is ready, save a copy of your file in CSV format with UTF-8 encoding and semicolon (;) field separator. Most spreadsheets offer this option under File > Save As.
Importing data
The file is now ready to be imported into the platform via the Import button on the Publications tab.