Staff Lists

If you are making a list, make your title fun, creative, and descriptive. Would it make you want to click on it?

Make sure you add at least 9 titles so the cover grid is filled in completely. Remember, though, not to exceed 25, since that will push your list to a second page.

Think short and snappy. Keep your title fun, creative, and descriptive. Would it make you want to click on it? For example :“Fake-Dating Romance Novels You’ll Love” vs “Romance Books” or “Books about Bikes for Non-Spandex Wearers“ vs “Books about Biking.”

Be mindful of the language and terms you use to describe a group of people. Keep it specific “Mysteries by Korean authors” vs “Asian American Fiction”.

Diversity matters. Look to include items with characters and/or authors of different race/ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, nationalities, and gender identities.

Keep your description clear, but succinct. Let your list take center stage.

In your annotations, keep it brief (2-3 sentences). Focus on appeal factors and quality. There’s no need to summarize the plot or content when each item record already has that information.

Always put OPL (one place you don’t need to spell it out) in your description. “OPL’s best cozy mysteries.”

For more, read this article (PDF) from BiblioCommons about creating great staff lists.

Staff Accounts in BiblioCore

You'll use a Staff account to create Staff Lists in BiblioCore. This is a separate Sierra account from your personal one.

Learn more in this BiblioCommons article (PDF) about setting up and maintaining your Staff account.