1. No category

CourseTracks
How to Set Up a Shelf Tag Backer QRG
Version 1.0, July, 2011
Overview
The current shelf tag backer setup requires assessing the textbook offerings on the shelf tag and
assembling the components. The three main steps to setting up a shelf tag are: Determine, Assemble,
and Discard. Watch for the Shelf Tag Video coming soon as an additional resource.
Set Up Shelf Tag Backer Steps:
DETERMINE ASSEMBLE
DETERMINE
DISCARD

Determine the setup

Assemble the shelf tag

Discard the second (digital) shelf tag
First, Determine the type of shelf tag backer needed based on the CourseTracks shelf
tag. See the decision tree below for how to decide the necessary setup type from the
six different setup types shown below.
Shelf Tag Backer Decision Tree
Step 1:
Step 2:
Print shelf tag. If a 2nd shelf tag with “Downloadable ebook” prints
below the title, then it contains a digital title. Continue with the
remainder of Step 1 instructions. If not, go to Step 2.
Does “SUBSCRIPTION DAYS (180)” appear after the title?
Yes
Is a textbook Rental option available?
Yes
No
No
SUBSCRIPTION DAYS (180)
Setup B
TAG 1 of 1
Does the first shelf tag have a textbook Rental option?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Setup A
117
104.50
TAG 1 of 1
SUBSCRIPTION DAYS (180)
Setup D
Setup C
See page 2 for more explanation on these Setups
89.75
154.25
SUBSCRIPTION DAYS (180)
Setup F
Follett Higher Education Group, Ltd. Copyright © 2011
Setup E
Page 1 of 3
CourseTracks - How to Set Up a Shelf Tag Backer QRG
DETERMINE
ASSEMBLE
A shelf tag backer is not needed in this
setup.
Setup A:
No Rent +
No Digital
TAG 1 of 1
1. Tear off along the perforation the
digital portion of the shelf tag backer
(right ear).
Setup B:
Rent +
No Digital
TAG 1 of 1
*Setup C:
104.50
Rent +
For Setups C, D, E, and F
1. See page 3 for book ticket pad
assembly.
Digital Buy
2. See page 3 for instructions for how
to put the shelf tag backer into the
shelf tag holders.
117
*Setup D:
Rent +
2. See page 3 for instructions for how to
put the shelf tag backer into the shelf
tag holders.
SUBSCRIPTION DAYS (180)
Digital Rent
154.25
*Setup E:
Fold back the rental portion of the
shelf tag backer (left ear) and secure
with the pre-applied adhesive.
No Rent +
Digital Buy
89.75
*Setup F:
No Rent +
For Setups E and F
SUBSCRIPTION DAYS (180)
Digital Rent
* A second shelf tag prints for setups with a digital option. The digital pricing and the buy/rent information is listed on this second tag.
The second shelf tag is not part of the shelf tag setup displayed to the customers.
Follett Higher Education Group, Ltd. Copyright © 2011
Page 2 of 3
Version 1.0, July, 2011
CourseTracks - How to Set Up a Shelf Tag Backer QRG
ASSEMBLE
Book Ticket Pad Assembly
For Setups C, D, E*, and F*
SUBSCRIPTION DAYS (180)
1. Select the appropriate digital book ticket pad (blue for digital Rent and white for
digital Buy). Select a Rent book ticket pad if “Subscription Days (180)” displays
after the title on the shelf tag. “Subscription Days (180)” may be truncated if the
title is long.
If “Subscription Days (180)” does not display after the title, select a Buy book
ticket pad.
2. Print the digital textbook CourseTracks Type 6 barcode blaster labels (JDA
tickets).
Step 4
3. Affix a label to the back of each digital book ticket.
4. Slide the cardboard book ticket backer through
the slot on the digital side of the shelf tag backer.
Secure the back with the pre-applied adhesive.
5. Add the digital book price in clear handwriting
to the digital side of the shelf tag backer. Refer to
the digital shelf tag for the price.
Step 3
Step 5
Vinyl Holder Assembly
Acrylic Holder Assembly
1. Separate along the perforation
and lift the shelf tag backer
arms.
1. Open the acrylic cover from the top.
Step 2
2. Slide the arms into the vinyl
holder.
3. Secure with the tabs on the
digital ear (if applicable).
Step 3
SKU 40232 - Plastic w/ Magnetic Strips
DISCARD
2. Slide the shelf
tag backer from
the top into the
cover behind the
shelf tag.
SKU 10311119 - Signature Acrylic
Discard the second shelf tag if your setup contains a digital Rent or digital Buy option
(Setups C, D, E, and F).
Important: Only Discard the second shelf tag after you have completed all steps.
117
1. Complete all shelf tag backer steps.
2. Recycle or throw away second shelf tag.
* Refer to page 2 for preliminary instructions for setups E and F before continuing with the instructions on this page.
Follett Higher Education Group, Ltd. Copyright © 2011
Page 3 of 3
Version 1.0, July, 2011