Organizing over 3,000 books in Librarian: Tidy Up The Arcane Library can be a daunting task. If you are struggling to keep your shelves in order, you are likely wasting time double-checking themes or running back and forth to the maps. Whether you are using magic to speed up your workflow or chasing the Anti-Magic Master achievement, here is how to keep your library organized.
How To Identify Book Locations
If you have invested in Major Magic, the Shelf Guide ability is your best friend. Tapping the assigned button will highlight the shelf where your held book belongs. You can upgrade this to a 60-second active duration with a 5-second cooldown, making it nearly always available.
For those avoiding magic, the maps near the stairs provide a general theme for every shelf. Additionally, most books follow a color-coded pattern that matches their designated shelf. If you place a book and see a red glow, it doesn't always mean you are at the wrong unit; check if you have already started that collection on a different shelf tier.
Complete First Floor Shelf Guide
| Bookshelf | Theme Notes |
|---|---|
| 1A: Monsterology | Brown covers |
| 1B: Astrology And Divination | Blue, purple, and gold covers |
| 1C: Curses And Dispels | Black with red script |
| 1D: Bard And Music | Yellow accents |
| 1E: Necromancy | Deep purple/faded black with gold script |
| 1F: Transfiguration | Red and brown with gold script |
| 1G: Magical Artifacts And Enchanting | Purple with gold script |
| 1H: Stealth | Black with gold or white script |
| 1I: Illusion Magic | Purple shades with gold script |
| 1J: Summoning Magic | Dark blue with gold script |
| 1K: Healer And Healing Magic | Red and white with gold script |
| 1L: Holy Magic | White and gold with gold script |
| 1M: Destruction Magic | Look for "Book of Spells" in the title |
| 1N: Alchemy And Potion-Making | Look for "Alchemist" or "Alchemy" in the title |
Complete Second Floor Shelf Guide
| Bookshelf | Theme Notes |
|---|---|
| 2A: Warrior | Red, brown, and black covers |
| 2B: Archery | Earthy green with gold script |
| 2C: Daily Magic | Light pastel colors with gold script |
| 2D: Mathematics | Various colors |
| 2E: Art | Various colors |
| 2F: Management | Blue and black with gold script |
| 2G: Economics | - |
| 2H: Sociology | - |
| 2I: Psychology | - |
| 2J: Philosophy | - |
| 2K: Jurisprudence | - |
| 2L: Romance Novels | - |
| 2M: Mystery Novels | - |
| 2N: History | - |
| 2O: The Travels of Otherworld | - |
| 2P: Dungeons | - |
| 2Q: Language | - |
Keep in mind that if a shelf is organized correctly, the letter and number at the top will be highlighted in green. If it remains unlit, ensure your books are placed in the correct numerical order.