diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/actions/add_to_library.py b/src/calibre/gui2/actions/add_to_library.py
index adc9f83333..7771fa7ed6 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/actions/add_to_library.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/actions/add_to_library.py
@@ -14,10 +14,12 @@ class AddToLibraryAction(InterfaceAction):
             _('Add books to your calibre library from the connected device'), None)
     dont_add_to = frozenset(['toolbar', 'context-menu'])
 
+    def genesis(self):
+        self.qaction.triggered.connect(self.add_books_to_library)
+
     def location_selected(self, loc):
         enabled = loc != 'library'
         self.qaction.setEnabled(enabled)
-        self.qaction.triggered.connect(self.add_books_to_library)
 
     def add_books_to_library(self, *args):
         self.gui.iactions['Add Books'].add_books_from_device(