How to Create a Personal Library on Visual Bookshelf

Create a free user account on Living Social Books (see References) if you don't have one, by clicking on "Create Account" at the top of the page. Enter an email address, first and last name and a password. Enter the security words and click on "Create my Account." You will receive an email for verification. Verify the account and log in to Visual Bookshelf.

Enter books into the library. Click "My Collection" at the top of the screen. Enter books by searching with the search function. Enter a book title or author and click on the magnifying glass. Review the results and click the "add to my collection" drop-down below the book title. This provides users with three options: "already read," "reading now," and "want to read." Select the appropriate option and the book is added to your collection.

Review a book. Search for a book using the search function at the top of the screen. View the results and click on the book title you wish to review. Scroll down to user reviews and click "Write a Review" to begin. Type the review and click on "Save and Share." The review is now available to all Visual Bookshelf users.