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How to Read a Shelf Tag QRG
Version 2.0, July, 2011
Overview
A shelf tag is a printed card that lists the required and recommended course materials for a course. A
shelf tag makes it easy for both the customer and associate to find and understand the different course
material choices. The shelf tag backer highlights the various choice offerings.
By Title
Remember to…
Usage Indicator
Edition
(see chart below)
Author
Title
Copyright
Year
Options
and
Prices
New SKU Used SKU
ISBN
Also Used In
(helpful for finding
additional stock)
1 of 1
Tag
Number
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Print shelf tags by Title
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Print on white or any color
cardstock
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Refer to CourseTracks F1
Online Help for shelf tag
printing instructions
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Refer to the “How to Set Up
a Shelf Tag Backer QRG”
Note: A second shelf tag
prints if a digital textbook is
available. Instructions for what
to do are in the “How to Set
Up a Shelf Tag Backer QRG”
Usage Indicators
Term
Package
Description
A set of materials (two or more) that are grouped and sold together; for
example, a textbook, workbook and CD together represent a package
Example
Book 1
CD
Book 2
Package
Items may or may not be shrink-wrapped
together
One part of a package; for example, a textbook, workbook, and CD are each
a separate component of a package
Component
Components of a package include the corresponding number of the package
and a letter for each component (1a, 1b, 1c)
Book 1
Book 2
Component 1
CD
Component 3
Component 2
Items may or may not be sold individually
Recommended
Instructor-recommended materials - optional, not required
Required
Instructor-required materials
Choice
Student selects an option from the list. Choices include New, Used, Rental,
Digital (buy or rent), components, packages, bundles as available. Choices
also include choosing from a list of several options; for example an instructor
indicates five books for a course but allows a student to choose one
Store Suggested
Store-suggested material - optional, not required
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CourseTracks - How to Read a Shelf Tag QRG
The six types of shelf tag setups below display the shelf tag with the appropriate shelf tag backer.
Look at the shelf tag for New, Used, Rental, and/or Digital offerings. Refer to the “How to Set Up a Shelf Tag
Backer QRG” for further instructions for how to create each type of shelf tag backer setup below.
*Important: If a digital option is available, a second shelf tag prints. The digital pricing and the buy/rent
information is listed on this tag. The second shelf tag is not part of the shelf tag setup displayed to the
customers.
Shelf Tag Setups
TAG 1 of 1
TAG 1 of 1
Setup B: Rent + No Digital
Setup A: No Rent + No Digital
117
104.50
SUBSCRIPTION DAYS (180)
*Setup D: Rent + Digital Rent
*Setup C: Rent + Digital Buy
89.75
154.25
SUBSCRIPTION DAYS (180)
*Setup E: No Rent + Digital Buy
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*Setup F: No Rent + Digital Rent
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