A catalog card records information about a book and helps you locate it in a collection. It includes fields like title, author, call number, publisher and notes. A library card, on the other hand, is a membership card that gives a patron borrowing privileges. Card Catalog Generator focuses on catalog cards but can also produce decorative membership cards by editing the template fields.
Key differences
| Aspect | Catalog card | Library card |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Describes a book for filing | Identifies a patron for borrowing |
| Fields | Title, author, call number, publisher, notes | Name, barcode, membership number |
| Format | Typically 3x5 inches or 4x6 inches | Usually wallet-size (credit-card format) |
Create a catalog card
Use the free generator to design a printable library catalog card for your next book, classroom project, or home library.
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