In this guide, I will take you through the process of creating a literature note template in Logseq and the benefits of having templates such as the literature template.
Why you should create a Literature template in Logseq
There are several reasons you look to create any templates, and they also apply to literature note templates.
- Consistency. It helps you to ensure you capture the same information every time.
- Efficiency. Templates speed up the creation of new notes or documents.
- It Saves you from having to make decisions.
What you should include in your Logseq literature template
I mention this in my Introduction to Zettelkasten system article (Insert link). “At a minimum, a Literature note should create bibliographical information on the source material, such as the title, author/content creator and source. It should also link to the permanent notes made from the literature note.”
As a minimum, I recommend that your template capture the following.
- Author/content creator
- Source type
- Links to online sources
- Date created/published
- Section to list links to your permanent notes
How to set up a Literature note template in Logseq
In this section, I will take you through the steps to create a new template in Logseq.
- Go to your template note
- At the top level, give the template a title.
- Indent the tab to create a sub-level
- Create the parameters you want to reuse
- Right-click the top-level bullet point
- Select the template from the menu
- Give the template a name
How to use your Literature note template in Logseq
To insert a template into a note, bring up the command menu with the ‘/’ character on your keyboard and select a template from the menu. A list of the templates you have created will appear. Choose the template you want to use from the menu.
![Literature Note Template in Logseq](https://www.ctnet.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LogseqLiteratureNoteTemplate-1024x299.png)
Conclusion
After reading this guide, you should understand the benefits of setting up a literature template in Logseq, how to create a literature note in a template and how you can use the literature note template in Logseq. You can learn more about Logseq templates in our guide to Logseq templates.