Organize your personal library the easy way. This universal, printer-friendly catalog sheet helps buyer-collectors track every book they own.
Plus, you get a bonus Book Loan Tracker so favorites come back on time. Use it on paper or in your digital planner—yes, it’s Goodnotes-ready.
What You Get
1-Page Catalog Sheet (universal): Title, author, series/volume, genre, publisher/place, year, edition/printing, ISBN/LCCN, binding/format, size, page count, location & read status, rating, condition grade, completeness, provenance, acquisition details, reading notes, favorite passage/recipe note, wishlist/next step.
1-Page Book Loan Tracker (bonus): Track borrower, date out, due back, and mark Returned when it’s home.
Thank you and a instruction sheet
Why Collectors Love It
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Universal but specific: Works for all genres, including cookbooks. Use Reading Notes for tested recipes and any safety updates.
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Clear standards: Honest condition grades and a completeness checklist (index, illustrations, charts, foldouts, inserts, jacket) cut guesswork.
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Flexible format: Print at 100% actual size (Letter or A5) or import the PDF into Goodnotes for a clean, reusable digital workflow.
Goodnotes & Digital Planner Instructions
Import on iPad/iPhone
- Download the PDF to Files (or open from your order email).
- Tap Share → Open in Goodnotes → Import as New Document (keep PDF).
- Choose a folder (e.g., Library Catalog) and save.
Use it like a digital form
- Write with Apple Pencil or type with the Text tool.
- Tick checkboxes with the highlighter or shape tool.
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Duplicate pages: Thumbnails → … → Duplicate (one copy per book).
- Goodnotes OCR makes typed and handwritten notes searchable.
Make it a reusable template (recommended)
- Goodnotes Home → Settings → Notebook Templates → Edit → + Import → select the page(s) → set orientation → Save.
- Now add a fresh Catalog or Loan Tracker page anytime: Add Page → Templates.
Works similarly in Notability, Noteshelf, and other PDF-based planners.
Print & Use Instructions
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Print at 100% on Letter or A5; choose 28–32 lb paper for a smoother write and less show-through.
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One page per book. File by title or author for quick lookup.
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Fill Book Details first. Then mark Location & Status and your Condition grade.
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Check Completeness. Tick what’s present: index, illustrations, maps/charts, foldouts, inserts/ads, conversion charts (for cookbooks), ephemera, dust jacket (if issued).
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Record Provenance & Acquisition. Names, inscriptions, source, date, and—if you wish—price paid.
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Use Notes. Capture reading insights, favorite lines, or recipe results.
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Loan Tracker. Log every loan. Set a standard due date at the top and check Returned when it’s home.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Digital download (printable PDF)
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Pages: 2 total — 1× Catalog Sheet, 1× Loan Tracker
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Sizes: Letter (8.5×11 in)
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Ink: Black & white, printer-friendly
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Use: Personal library tracking (home collections, study shelves, book clubs)
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Delivery: Instant download — no physical item is shipped
Ideal For
- Reader-collectors who want a simple, repeatable system
- Cookbook fans who log tested recipes and modern safety notes
- Book-club hosts who lend copies and need a clear paper trail
- Anyone organizing shelves after an estate sale or seasonal refresh
Notes & Tips
- Keep a simple Catalog ID (optional) to match shelves or boxes.
- Snap a photo of each finished page for your cloud backup.
- Store books upright; avoid heat, humidity, and direct sun. Mylar for jackets; archival sleeves for pamphlets.
Ready to get organized? Add to cart and start tonight.
Digital Use & License
Personal use only; unlimited prints for your own planner/household. Digital items are non-refundable. (See full Digital Downloads Policy for details.)
About Reading Vintage
At Reading Vintage, I curate unique, well-loved books and vintage collectibles for collectors and curious minds alike.
