# How to create new bibliographic records in the Metadata Editor

1\. Open the Metadata Editor.

2\. Choose *Records* on the top left-hand corner, then choose *New > Placement Options.*

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3\. Choose the location of new records (whether IZ-only or liked to the NZ). Then click Save; this setting will be saved until you change the setting again.

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4\. Choose New > MARC21 Bibliographic > Books (Default)

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<p class="callout warning">Please note that the IZ and NZ icons next to the Books (Default) templates does NOT signify the location of the new record; the icon only signifies which template you are using - either the book template saved in the IZ, or the book template saved in the NZ.</p>

<p class="callout info">The MARC21 Bib Book template in the NZ (the one with the NZ icon) is the out-of-the-box template from Alma. If you would like to see more about creating record templates in Alma, see the [Working with Record Templates](https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Product_Documentation/010Alma_Online_Help_(English)/Metadata_Management/014Navigating_the_Metadata_Editor_Page/030Working_with_Record_Templates) page.</p>

5\. Edit the new record, then click *Save*.