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Book Club User Guide

This guide provides concise instructions for the main actions in the Book Club application.

Adding a New Book

  1. Navigate to Books: Click on "Books" in the navigation menu.
  2. Add Book: Click the "Add Book" button.
  3. Fill in Details:
    • Enter the book title (required)
    • Enter the author name (required)
    • Optionally add an external link (e.g., Goodreads, Amazon)
    • Optionally set a rating (0-5 stars)
  4. Submit: Click the "Add Book" button to save the book to your club's book collection.

Voting on a Book

  1. Navigate to Books: Click on "Books" in the navigation menu.
  2. Find a Book: Browse the list of books in your club's book collection.
  3. Vote Options:
    • Option 1: Click the "Vote" button directly from the book list.
    • Option 2: Click on a book title to view details, then click the "Vote for This Book" button.
  4. Confirmation: You'll see a confirmation message and the vote count for the book will increase.
  5. Note: You can only vote once for each book. After voting, the button will be disabled and show "You've Voted".

Adding Availability for Meetings

  1. Navigate to Meetings: Click on "Meetings" in the navigation menu.
  2. Select a Meeting: Click on a meeting that needs availability information.
  3. Update Availability: Click the "Update Availability" button.
  4. Select Dates:
    • Navigate between months using the "Previous" and "Next" buttons.
    • Click on all dates when you would be available to attend.
    • Selected dates will be highlighted.
    • You can see how many other members have selected each date.
  5. Save: Click the "Save Availability" button to submit your availability.
  6. Result: The system will use everyone's availability to suggest optimal meeting dates.

Tips

  • Books with higher ratings and more votes have a higher chance of being selected for meetings.
  • You can update your availability for a meeting at any time.
  • The calendar shows how many other members have selected each date, helping coordinate the best meeting time.
  • You can edit or delete books you've added by viewing the book details.