Packing Up Your Book Fair

Good news: packing up a Literati Book Fair is surprisingly easy! Follow the steps below to make sure nothing gets left behind.

Closing the Cash Register

Before you start packing up, make sure you are completely finished with your cash register. You must ring up all Book Profit selections before closing the register.

Redeem Book Profit following the instructions found in the Cash Register Guide or in the “Using Book Profit” video below.
Check the cash drawer thoroughly for items left behind. Lift out the change compartment to ensure no hidden checks or cash have been overlooked. All cash and checks should be deposited into the school’s account.
Place your cash register, acrylic bookmark stand, and related items in the Register & Equipment Box. Pack up your cash drawer and key in the Cash Drawer Box. Find an item checklist in the Cash Register Guide, or follow the “Packing Up” video below.
Download your Sales Breakdown Spreadsheet (found on your Book Fair Page in OpenBook) for a detailed list of all financial transactions, both online and in-person.

For a detailed look at using Book Profit or packing up your register, view the video tutorials below.

Packing List

Here’s how to properly pack up your book fair display cases and materials:

Merchandise: any remaining overstock, drawstring bags, glow-in-the-dark bracelets, and replenishment books should be returned in the boxes they came in.
Outdoor banner and yard signs: carefully replace these in their original container. Keep the fasteners you used to display the banner.
Wire tabletop displays: place these in the boxes they arrived in.
Literati Book Clubs displays: please return all Clubs displays and acrylic sign holder in the box they came in.
Feature cases: remove marketing headers from slots and place them into cases. Replace protective lids on top of cases. Position table display and cash register boxes on top and secure with black zippered case covers.
Perimeter cases: fold marketing headers down, close cases, and secure latches. Boxes can only be placed on top of perimeter cases that arrived with a removable lid.