Adding A Book


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Description
Through BMS it is possible to add a book to the database so that it can be loaned or viewed at a later date. Adding a book differs from adding a book copy in two ways: 1) adding a book requires that the ISBN number of that book does not currently exist in the database, while adding a book copy expects that the ISBN number does exist and that another copy of the book will simply be added, and 2) adding a book allows for the input of the books ISBN number, book title, author, etc., while adding a book copy allows for input of only location, circulation status, and floor number of the book copy that is to be added.


How To Use This Function
  1. Left click on 'Book Administration' button from the Main Menu. This will bring up the Book Administration menu.
  2. Left Click on 'ADD BOOK' button from Book Administration Menu. This will bring up the Add Book form which contains empty fields for data entry.
  3. Enter information about the book. For a more detailed description about how to enter the book information, refer to the detailed user manual. For information strictly on data field format, refer to the reference manual.
  4. Left Click 'ADD' button from Add Book form.
     Once this process is completed without errors the Book (or whatever media type) is added. Once this is done, a new empty form will appear.
     To exit from the Add Book form, left click once on the 'CANCEL' button. This will return to the Book Administration menu. Note that if any fields have been filled in, the 'CANCEL' button will not attempt to add this information to the database.
     To quit the Book Administration Menu, left click once on the 'QUIT' button.


Error Recognition And Handling
Entering an invalid or incorrect ISBN number.
Message: a window appears stating 'Invalid ISBN number length'
Handling: Left click 'OK' button to continue.
Appropriate information for field(s) is not filled in. (i.e. Title is not filled/entered in)
Message: a window appears stating 'Field "Title" must have a value.'
Handling: Left click 'OK' button to continue.

NOTE: The ISBN number, Title, Author, Publisher, Subject, Media type, Book Category, and Cost fields MUST be entered. Only Version and Edition do not require data.

Trying to enter an ISBN number that exists.
Message: a window appears stating 'ISBN number is already in use.'
Handling: Left click 'OK' button to continue.

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