Edit a patron
Each Destiny user is considered a patron and must have a patron record that associates them with the materials they check out, fines they incur and any patron transactions. Typically, you edit a patron when patrons:Transfer to or from another location (school or public library)Alert you to incorrect information in their records Important: If you have an automated patron…
Add a patron
Add a new patronBefore you add a patron record, always search the district’s patron database to make sure a patron record doesn’t already exist.To search the database and add a patron record:Select Admin > Manage Patrons.In the Find field, scan or enter the patron’s barcode number, or enter a keyword (such as a patron’s name).If you need to search…
Reset password
Reset passwordIf you forgot your password, you can create a new one from your login screen.Click Forgot password?. Note: If you do not see this option, you do not have access to reset your password. Enter your user name and barcode number, and then click Next.Enter your new password in the Password field, and then again in the Confirm Password field.When you are done,…
Destiny User Structure
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…
Barcode Symbologies
Barcode Symbologies Typically, you only need to configure your barcode symbologies when setting up Destiny. You can set the preferred barcode symbologies for: Barcodes used for library materials, textbooks and resources are usually composed of the following four pieces of information: Only the item number is required; the rest of the components are optional. The check digit component…
Access Level 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…
Configure barcode sysmbologies
Configure barcode symbologies To let Destiny assign barcodes, you need to define the barcode symbology you plan to use. Barcode symbology options depend on the installed Destiny products. example: You have Resource Manager and Textbook Manager. You make a change to the Textbooks barcode symbology. Even though Resource Manager also has textbook resources, your change only applies to the textbooks that live in Textbook Manager. Or, you have…
Create an access level
Create an access level Some access levels and 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 created…