Create a reading list
Create a reading list Teachers can create reading lists to provide their students with recommended resources for assignments. example: Mrs. Smith wants her students who are doing a report on a particular subject. Mrs. Smith can create a reading list of resources that her students can use for their assignment. To create a reading list: important:…
Create a citation list
Create a citation list If you need a list of resources you used for an assignment, you can create a citation list. To create a citation list:
Public Lists
Public Lists You can share Resource Lists locally or with other schools in the district. If you view a List that is useful, you can copy it. Sharing Lists lets teams of teachers or students collaborate to create a Resource List and co-own it. Shared Lists can be private or public (local or district-wide). Note: Access to Resource…
Add, edit, and delete Resource Lists
Add, edit, and delete Resource Lists Resource Lists let you select titles in your collection for various purposes, such as to print labels, run reports, and perform catalog maintenance. A Resource List contains the title record and all copies associated with it. The ability to share Resource Lists varies by user type: Add a Resource List (for…
Use Resource Lists
Use Resource Lists Resource Lists let you select titles and resources in your collection for various purposes, such as to print labels, run reports, or perform catalog maintenance. A list contains title records and all associated copies. It can be owned by an individual, have co-owners, be private, or be public to a local site…
Export and import fine data
Export and import fine data While you can manually enter fine information in Circulation, Destiny also accepts fine payment data in an XML (extensible markup language) file format. The import utility does not accept text files with fixed-length, or comma- or tab-delimited fields. Important: If you can log in as the Destiny Administrator, you can access the files in the \FSC-Destiny\fsc\bin folder,…
Manage fine types
Manage fine types A fine type is a category for defining why fines are applied. It controls the amount of the fine and how the fine is calculated. For example, you might want fine types for Missing Barcode or Vandalism. Note: If the fine is based on the cost of the resource, Textbook Manager starts with either the…
Add and edit fines and record payments
Add and edit fines and record payments You can assign fines to library materials and resource items. Destiny tracks the status of the fine until it is paid. Note: You can add fines in Library Manager and Resource Manager. Add a fine Follett recommends searching by barcode to ensure you find the correct patron. Edit a fine Delete a fine To…
Assess and collect fines and fees
Assess and collect fines and fees The fine management features in Destiny make it easy to automatically assess, collect, and refund fines. Plus, you can manually adjust fines as needed. Districts with Resource Manager can also create fees for things such as item usage or insurance at the district level, to assign to site patrons based on specified criteria….
Assign resources to classes
Assign resources to classes Assigning resources to classes and sections makes it easy to ensure every student has the resources they need the first day of class. Additionally, your school and district can have better visibility of resource shortages and surpluses. It is strongly suggested that classes and class/resource associations be added and maintained at…