Guide to Creating Collections in Deseret Bookshelf

Organize your library by grouping books into custom collections — perfect for study groups, summer reading lists, favorite authors, and more.

Before You Begin

• Make sure you have the Deseret Bookshelf App installed and updated
• Log in with your Bookshelf Plus account credentials

Part 1: Create a New Collection

Step 1 — Open My Library

After logging in to the Deseret Bookshelf App, select the "My Library" tab from the main navigation.

Step 2 — Go to Collections

From the top navigation within My Library, select the "Collections" heading.

Step 3 — Add a New Collection

Tap the "+ Collection" button to create a new collection.

Step 4 — Name Your Collection

A pop-up window will appear asking you to name your collection. Enter a name (e.g., "Summer Reading," "Book Club," "Gospel Study") and tap "Save."

✅ Your collection has been created! Now let's add some books to it.

Part 2: Add Books to Your Collection

Step 5 — Select a Book from My Library

Navigate back to "My Library." Find the book you'd like to add, then tap the three dots (⋯) located beneath the book cover to open the options menu. Select "Add to Collection."

Step 6 — Choose Your Collection

A list of your collections will appear. Tap the collection folder you want to add the title to.

🎉 That's it! The book is now part of your collection. Repeat Steps 5–6 for any additional titles you'd like to add.

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