Set up your district and schools
Set up your district and schools Destiny Administrators can use the Update District Sites page to configure the district and add, import, group, edit, and delete schools or sites.
Destiny Administrator
Destiny Administrator A Destiny Administrator is set up during implementation. Generally, the Destiny Administrator is a technical resource who configures and maintains the Destiny application, sets up the district, and manages district policies. The Destiny Administrator is the only user who can change Administrator rights. However, the Destiny Administrator can delegate functions and permissions to other users….
Set up Destiny Administrator access
Set up Destiny Administrator access Your district may want to limit the number of Destiny Administrator accounts, as this is typically a technical person who manages district policies, permissions, and Destiny configuration. If you do set up more than one Destiny Administrator account, you can track changes back to a specific user, improving security. To…
Assign access level permissions
Assign access level permissions Access levels regulate what users can see and do in Destiny. Each access level contains a set of permissions. Note: A Destiny Administrator can manage access levels or assign a user a Product Access Levels permission, which lets them see and set the rights for other users of the selected product. You can specify which of…
Create an access level
Create an access level Some access levels and corresponding permissions are set up during Destiny installation. Note: A Destiny Administrator can manage and create access levels for the district or assign a user the Product Access Levels permission, which lets them see and set the rights for other users of the selected product. To create an access level from the site: The access level you…
General Permissions
General Permissions Note: Permissions apply to all Destiny products unless otherwise noted. Product Access Levels Permission Default Access Level Users with this permission can… Dependencies Notes Access Library Materials / Resources / Textbooks / Patrons / General access levels Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator Set and maintain permissions for the selected tabs None The Destiny Administrator is the only…
Patrons Permissions
Patrons Permissions Note: Permissions apply to all Destiny products, unless otherwise noted. Patron Management Permission Default Access Level Users with this permission can… Dependencies Notes Add/Edit patrons Destiny Administrator, District Patrons Manager, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Textbook Administrator, Resource Administrator Retrieve, add and edit local patron records in Admin > Manage Patrons or by using the Edit button, available in various patron lists…
Library Materials Permissions
Library Materials Permissions Note: Permissions apply to Destiny Library Manager unless otherwise noted. Library Home Page Permission Default Access Level Users with this permission can… Dependencies Notes View home page Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator View the library’s home page. None None Edit home page Destiny Administrator, Library Administrator Edit the introductory text, and add, edit and delete…
Access Levels and Permissions
Access Levels and Permissions Access levels regulate what users can see and do in Destiny. Each access level contains a set of permissions. Permissions affect a patron’s ability to see certain tabs, pages, controls, and text. Access levels can be set up by the Destiny Administrator, a site Administrator, or both as follows: Determine how you…
Destiny Roles, Permission and Access Level
Destiny User Structure Understanding the typical structure of users in Destiny helps you know who can do what. Each user is assigned to an access level, which defines what that group of users can see and do in Destiny. For example, you might have a District Patron Manager, Library or Resource Administrators, Staff, and Patrons. The Destiny, Library, and/or…