Delete patron information
Delete patron information The Delete tab of Update Patrons lets you delete patron information. You can use it to delete multiple patrons, recommendations, or notes. This is useful when a large number of patrons are no longer associated with your library or school, or for cleaning up patron records at the end of the school year. Important: Be…
Update patrons based on barcode list or file
Update patrons based on barcode list or file When you want to update one or more fields in several patron records, use Update Patrons. It lets you change or clear up to three fields at once for patrons in the list or file. Determine the change to be made. Then identify the patrons by creating a…
Update patrons
Update patrons The Update Patrons option lets you make the same changes to a group of patron records. Depending on your access level and permissions, you may not have all the tabs or fields available. Select Admin > Update Patrons. You can update patrons on the following tabs: Update tab The Update tab uses a search-and-replace feature…
Update patrons based on global criteria
Update patrons based on global criteria Update Patrons on the global level is a search and replace feature which you can apply to a group of patron records that have a field value in common. First, find the group of patron records to update. Second, select the field you want to change, and then choose the…
Update patron records
Update patron records The Update Patrons option lets you make the same changes to a group of patron records. Depending on your access level and permissions, you may not have all the tabs or fields available. Use the following tabs based on the action you want to perform: If you are a district user with the Manage Patrons for…
Transfer a patron
Transfer a patron Typically, you transfer a patron when they are moving to another site. Example: A patron is moving from one side of town to another might change elementary schools. Transfer a patron Important: To transfer a patron, you must be a district-level user with access to manage patrons.
Print Patron ID cards
Print Patron ID cards You can print identification cards to be carried by patrons, Rolodex/rotary cards to be kept at the circulation desk, or 3″ × 5″ cards to be kept in a file drawer. Each card can include the following information: You can also export the data to Microsoft Excel. Important: The first time you print…
Print patron barcode labels
Print patron barcode labels Destiny lets you print patron barcodes as labels – individually, as a sheet, or as a list. Example: You print a sheet of barcodes per homeroom. When that homeroom has library time, you can pull their homeroom patron barcode sheet and quickly get students checked out. Important: The first time you print barcodes, test them for…
Upload patron pictures
Upload patron pictures Before you upload multiple patron pictures, you need to create a map file. To create a map file: Upload patron pictures
Additional Patron Email Addresses
Additional Patron Email Addresses Destiny supports a total of five email addresses per patron record. You can customize the name of each email address field locally at an individual school, or push it from the district level to provide easier maintenance for several school locations. The email address fields are also supported in: Customize email address…