Ways to add books
Build Order has three tabs. Adding an ISBN that's already on the order raises its quantity instead of adding a second line.
Camera scan
Uses your phone, tablet or laptop camera to read barcodes. Hold the barcode on the back of the book in the frame. Your browser asks for camera permission the first time.
Paste or type ISBNs
Type ISBNs, paste a list, or scan with a handheld (USB or Bluetooth) barcode scanner. Put one ISBN per line, then click Add ISBNs. Handheld scanners work here because they type the ISBN like a keyboard.
Search by title
For books without a barcode handy. Type a title and click Search. Each result shows the cover, publisher, year and format, how many copies you have in store, and whether it's already on this order. Click Add (or Add 1 more).
Results also show what the book's supplier reports about availability:
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Available | In stock with the supplier. |
| Forthcoming | Not published yet. |
| Postponed | The release date moved. |
| Backordered | Temporarily out; it ships when restocked. |
| Out of stock | Not available from the supplier right now. |
| Order direct from publisher | The supplier doesn't carry it; the publisher sells it directly. |
| Contact supplier | Availability needs a conversation with the supplier. |
| Not available in US | Not sold in the US. |
List is the publisher's list price. Title search needs a paid plan after the trial.
Added ISBNs
Everything on the order shows under Added ISBNs with a count. Clear all empties the list.
Click a book to open its details and change:
- Quantity: how many copies.
- Discount: the percent off list price you paid. Sets the unit cost for you.
- Unit Cost: what you paid per copy. Sent to Square as the item's cost.
- List Price: the price the book sells for in Square.
- Condition: for used books. See Book conditions.
When you're done
Click Review in the bottom bar to check the order before sending it to Square. See Review an order.
Once an order is processed, Build Order shows it as read-only. Use Copy Order to start a new order with the same books.