WHATâ€™S NEW IN DESTINY 9 - North Star Library Consortium

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WHAT’S NEW IN DESTINY® 9.9

What’s New in Destiny 9.9

Maximize Your Time and Resources with Destiny 9.9 Destiny 9.9 will provide your district with customer suggested improvements to help you maximize your time and resources. Whether you are managing library resources, textbooks, or other school assets, Destiny 9.9 will help you do more for your students quickly, efficiently and with fewer resources. From new email flexibility to site authorization for refunds, this version will help you save time, increase efficiency and let you spend more time with your students. Developed from your requests and feedback, some of the improvements you will find in Destiny 9.9 include:

• Greater email flexibility: Additional configuration options in the Destiny Administrator for greater email support for Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail.

• Improved differentiation between library and textbook fines: The Fine History Reports in

Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Textbook Manager provide LM and TB indicators to better distinguish library material fines from textbook fines.

• Increased refund processing capability: Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Textbook

Manager sites can generate multiple email refund requests so those responsible for paying refunds to patrons who return books after an item has been identified as lost and a fine paid.

• Quicker printing of new patron barcodes: Easily identify - via drop down menu - which new patron barcodes you want added to a temporary patron list for printing. You will also be able to see how many patrons are on the overall list.

• Enhanced reporting on items checked out during the day: This report lists call number (LM only), barcode, title, patron name and patron barcode. The list is sorted by time and starts with the 1st checkout of the day. The total number of items is also shown at the bottom of the report, making it convenient for you to check circulation trends.

• Convenient printing of Lexile, AR and RC labels: If you currently subscribe to a Reading Program Service, you can now print your labels based on the last time you updated them on pre-approved Follett Software label stock – saving you time and money.

• Quickly update textbook due dates: Easily create a global update in Destiny Textbook Manager to correct or modify the due dates of your textbooks.



Destiny 9.9 Features The following listing provides details on new Destiny features available for all modules including Destiny Library Manager™, Destiny Media Manager™, Destiny Textbook Manager™ and Destiny Asset Manager™. The path to the new feature is provided as well so that you can review the updated functionality as well as access the available on-page information. All Destiny Modules Patron Barcode Labels………………………………...………………………………...…………......4 Email Notices…………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Destiny Library Manager District Cataloger – Resource List………………………………………………………………..…...6 District Cataloger - eBooks Import………………………………………………………………....…8 District eBooks – Call Number………………………………………………………………..………9 Remove eBooks…………………………………………………………………………………..……10 DCPI – Title Details in Destiny Quest………………………………………………………………...11 Destiny Textbook Manager Due Dates – Global Update……………………………....……………………………...………….…12 Copy Transferred – Barcode Retained……………………….…………………………………….….13 Media Manager Book Now – Loan Period………………………………………………………………………..…….15 Destiny Library Manager and Enriched Content Subscriptions Visual Search / Resource Lists………………………………………………………………………...16 Reading Program Labels for Subscribers of the Reading Program Services………………...………..18 Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Textbook Manager Fine History Report………………………………………………………………………….……...…20 Refund Due Notification…………………………………………………………………………....….21 Report Builder - Fine Note Field………………………………………………………………….…. .22 Today’s Checkouts Report………………………………………………….……………………….…23 Destiny Library Manager and Media Manager Spine Label Report……………………………………………………………………….……. ….….25 Copy Barcode Labels (Used) and Copy Spine/Pocket Labels…………..………….………………....27 Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Media Manager and Destiny Textbook Manager Patron Statistics – Historical Report……………………………………………………..……..……..31 Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Textbook Manager and Destiny Asset Manager Special Due Date……………………………………………………………………….…..………….33 Playway Material Subtype………………………………………………………………………….….35



Patron Barcode Labels ! All Modules A new “Select by” option has been added to the patron barcode label report so you can create a temporary list of patrons who require barcodes by searching for and selecting the patrons. Path: Reports | Patron | Labels/Cards | Barcode Labels |Select by



Email Notices ! All Modules Additional configuration options have been added to “SMTP Settings” to allow use of third party SMTP servers. This enables Destiny’s notices to be emailed using Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail. Path: DestinyAdmin | Setup | District Options | SMTP Settings




District Cataloger – Resource List ! Destiny Library Manager The district cataloger’s resource list capabilities have been expanded to include the ability to add titles to a resource list based on the date the title was added. Additionally, the district cataloger has the option to export titles based on a resource list. Path: District User (Manage Library Materials for the District) | Catalog | Resource Lists | Add to this List


Path: District User (Manage Library Materials for the District) | Catalog | Export Titles | From List




District Cataloger – eBooks Import ! Destiny Library Manager When the district cataloger imports eBooks they can be assigned to specific schools within the district. This controls where the eBooks are displayed in search results which in turn limits which schools have access to them. Path: District User (Manage Library Materials for the District) | Catalog | Import Titles | Assign Sites

Assign Sites sample page



District eBooks – Call Number ! Destiny Library Manager The district eBook record display has been enhanced to include the call number whether viewing the record in a search result list or in the title details. Path: Catalog | Library Search | Search Results | Details



Remove eBooks ! Destiny Library Manager If a school no longer wants particular eBooks included in search results, the eBooks can be removed from the display by adding the titles to a resource list and electing to export and delete the titles. Path: Catalog | Resource Lists | Add to this List

Path: Catalog | Export Titles



DCPI – Title Details in Destiny Quest® ! Destiny Library Manager As seen previously in Destiny Classic, there is now the option to view “Title Details” for materials cataloged locally through DCPI in Destiny Quest. Path: Catalog | Destiny Quest | Find | Results

Path: Catalog| Library Search| Search Results


Due Dates – Global Update ! Destiny Textbook Manager The ability to find all textbooks with a certain due date and to assign a new due date has been added to the circulation options within Textbook Manager. A preview of the global update ensures that the changes being requested are reviewed prior to the actual changes being made. Path: Circulation | Renew | By Date

If you assign a due date to a large number of textbooks and then realize it was an incorrect due date, you can now change all of the due dates at once.

1. Navigate to the By Date subtab. 2. Enter the current due date into the Find all textbooks with due date field. 3. Then enter the new due date into the Assign new due date field. 4. Click the Preview button. 5. The Job Manager launches. 6. Click Refresh until the View button appears. 7. The Job Summary appears showing a list of the textbook due dates that will be changed. 8. If all the changes are acceptable, scroll to the bottom of the Job Summary and click the Update

button.




Copy Transferred – Barcode Retained ! Destiny Textbook Manager In previous versions of Destiny Textbook Manager fine-specific information did not include the barcode number for items that had been transferred to another school. This was true for reports as well as the fine-specific information seen in Circulation. This has been changed to retain the barcode number even after the item has been transferred. Path: Reports | Patron | Current Checkouts/Fines

Path: Reports | Patron | Fine History

Textbook transferred from Middle School to High School



Path: Reports | Report Builder | Patrons | Current Fines/Refunds

Path: Circulation | Fines



Book Now – Loan Period ! Destiny Media Manager The “Book Now” option has been enhanced to use the loan period defined in Media Policies. However, if the loan period is different from those defined, there is the ability to adjust the date. Path:Circulation | Bookings | Book Now

Path: Back Office | Media Policies | Loan Period



Visual Search™/ Resource Lists ! Destiny Library Manager ! Enriched Content Subscriptions WebPath Express and One Search resources that are included in a resource list are now available if the resource list is used to create a visual search. WebPath Express and One Search resources can be included in a public Resource List. Path: Catalog | Resource List



The Resource List can now be used to create a Visual Search. Path: Catalog | Search Setup| Edit Button

The WebPath Express and One Search results appear in their own subtabs of the Visual Search results.



Reading Program Labels for Subscribers of Reading Program Services ! Destiny Library Manager If you are a subscriber to the Reading Program Service for Accelerated Reader®, Reading Counts!® or Lexiles®, then you will be able to print labels that include the reading program information. Due to the custom nature of the label stock required, it will be available on Destiny Express for your convenience. Path: Reports | Library | Reading Program Labels

It is recommended to make updates to the Reading Program prior to printing the labels. You can print new or replacement labels for a site using the Reading Program Labels report. Path: Catalog | Reading Program You can Sort by:

! Call Number ! Date/Time Copies Added ! Date Reading Program Information Added/Updated

You can print the reading program labels on:

! Date/Time Copies Added ! Date Reading Program Added/Updated ! Barcode List


You can include Accelerated Reader Interest Level by selecting the Accelerated Reader Program option. If you select the Lexile Measures option, make sure they are in the database. The labels, which must be purchased from Follett Software Company, are available in two sizes. Small spine labels print 48 labels per page. Two labels are printed for each copy record, allowing you to put one of the labels on the spine and the other label inside the book. Large labels print 28 per page and can be put on the inside front or back cover. The label size is determined by the options you choose to include. Large label:

The label is in two parts. The barcode and call number is a thin section to help customers easily label the books. Small label:

You can choose to sort the labels and include copies based on the default options or select from the drop-down list, which includes details about when the Reading Program information was added or updated.



Fine History Report ! Destiny Library Manager ! Destiny Textbook Manager The Fine History Report has been enhanced to include a notation, either “LM” or “TB,” indicating whether the fine was specific to library or textbook materials. Path: Reports | Patron Reports | Fine History Report

Note: The import and export fines tools are now available via the command line tool download. DestinyAdmin | Setup | District Options | Downloads




Refund Due Notification ! Destiny Library Manager ! Destiny Textbook Manager A refund due notification can automatically be sent to the person responsible for paying refunds when Destiny is configured to do so. Path: Back Office | Site Configuration | Receipts/Refund Notification

Refund message sample

Note: In Offline Circulation, the Job Summary includes an informational message that emails were sent to specified recipients.



Report Builder – Fine Note Field ! Destiny Library Manager ! Destiny Textbook Manager When using the Report Builder to create a patron report of current fines and refunds, there is now an option to include the “Note – Fine” field in the report. Path: Reports | Report Builder | Patron | Current Fines/Refunds



Today’s Checkouts Report ! Destiny Library Manager ! Destiny Textbook Manager A new option has been added to the Library Snapshot, Textbook Snapshot, Library Statistics and Textbook Statistics reports which allows you to “View today’s checkouts.” Library Snapshot Path: Circulation | Library Info | Statistics | View Today’s Checkouts



Library Statistics Path: Reports | Library | Library Statistics | View Today’s Checkouts

Textbook Snapshot Path: Circulation | Textbook Info | View Today’s Checkouts

Textbook Statistics Path: Reports | Textbook | Textbook Statistics | View Today’s Checkouts



Spine Label Report ! Destiny Library Manager ! Destiny Media Manager The spine label report has been enhanced to allow a call number to appear on one line regardless of the number of digits to the right of the decimal point. If the call number is longer than the width of the spine label stock, the number will be broken at the first space and/or decimal point. Path: Reports | Library | Spine/Pocket Labels

Report output:



Path: Reports | Media | Spine/Pocket Labels

Report output


Copy Barcode Labels (Used) and Copy Spine/Pocket Labels ! Destiny Library Manager ! Destiny Media Manager The Barcode Labels (Used) and Spine/Pocket Labels reports now have the option to print barcode and spine/pocket labels based on a barcode range instead of having to create a list of every barcode that requires a label. Path: Reports | Library | Barcode Labels (Used)




Path: Reports | Library | Spine/Pocket Labels



Path: Reports | Media | Barcode Labels (Used)



Path: Reports | Media | Spine/Pocket Labels



Patron Statistics – Historical Report ! Destiny Library Manager ! Destiny Media Manager ! Destiny Textbook Manager The Patron Statistics – Historical report has been enhanced to allow four levels of groupings. Group options including patron type, patron status, grade level, homeroom or information available in the user defined fields. Path: Reports | Patron | Patron Statistics - Historical



Sample Group Patron Historical report



Special Due Date ! Destiny Asset Manager ! Destiny Library Manager ! Destiny Textbook Manager While the ability to change a due date has been available, the ability to change the date is more obvious because of an update made to the patron’s check out page. Path: Circulation | Check Out | Checked Out | Change

Path: Circulation | Check Out Text | Checked Out | Change



Path: Circulation | Check Out Asset | Checked Out | Change

In Destiny Asset Manager, Destiny Library Manager, and Destiny Textbook Manager a Change button appears in the Checked Out section of the page. Click Change to change the due date of an item by entering the due date or selecting the applicable date from a calendar. The due date can be changed until you logout of Destiny, for the selected patron, or for the item. Sample: change due date for checkout to patron.



Playaway Material Subtype ! Destiny Library Manager ! Destiny Media Manager In the Full MARC Editor and the “Easy” MARC Editor, Playaway is now included as a subtype for Sound Recording (non-musical). Playaway material subtype now appears in search results and resource lists. Users can limit by this subtype in Basic Search, Power Search, and Visual Search. Path: Catalog| Add Title| Check/Set Sources| Add Title

Path: Catalog| Library Search| Power| Material Type

Documents

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