Follet Destiny Library Management SystemPresentation by:Leslie Gerberman Maria LoredoDamiana Guerrero Kristen JonesJulie Burkett Zully Gonzalez

What is Destiny?

“Destiny Library Manager is a complete library management system that can be accessed from anywhere, 24/7, helping to strengthen the crucial bond between the library, the classroom, and the home.” (Library Management System- Overview)

www.folletlearning.com/technology/products/library-management-system

History

● Began in 1873 by Charles M. Barnes when he purchased a bookstore that eventually became a textbook, used/new book, and school supply store.

● Transitioned over the years into a wholesale book company and joined the Library Systems and Services, L.L.C in 1990.

● Began providing library management services to libraries all over the country.

● Beginning in 2011, internal companies were merged to create Follett School Solutions, Inc., which“...integrat[ed] the content, technology, and services…” into one entity.

Our Story. (2016). Retrieved July 05, 2016, from https://www.follett.com/about-story

Benefits of Destiny Follett for Users

● 24/7 Access to Library Resources

● Mobile App available

● Enhanced library resources through the

web

● User-friendly search interface

● Up-to-date technology and advances

● Platform shows print materials, digital

books, websites, and databases

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Benefits of Destiny Follett for Librarians

● Tracks school library inventory in real-time (American Libraries)● Helpful for small libraries or large district libraries (American Libraries)● Networking blog available for Librarians (Follett Learning)● Webpath Express for educators to add-on approved digital websites● eBook support and functions: notetaking, highlighting, and lesson messaging ● Used in 66,129 School libraries (2015)(American Libraries)● Partnered with Overdrive and Mackin Educational Resources to offer more

eBook resources (American Libraries)● In February of 2016, Partnered with EBSCO to provide an additional 600,000

eBook titles (American Libraries)● Partnered with U.S. Department of Education and Biblionasium to offer

additional resources (Follett Learning)● Uses LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) for building plug-ins for LMPs

(Learning Management Platforms) - flexible software systems for improvements (American Libraries)

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(2016). Retrieved July 06, 2016, from http://www.follettlearning.com/technology/products/library-management-system

Destiny Testimonial2015-2016 was a learning year for me. I became our school’s new librarian after

teaching at the school for seven years. Though the transition was smooth, I had to learn plenty on my own. It was quite overwhelming. I had just began my LSSL courses so I wasn’t aware of

many things. Thank goodness for Destiny. It was so simple to navigate and learn. I researched it’s pros and cons and I can sincerely say there’s more good than bad.

One of the major points for me was the educating and modeling the use of Destiny with the student body. Though the upper grades knew their way around it, it was just as simple to educate our lower grades on its uses. Though the steps are lengthy, it is just a matter of getting accustomed to the process. Within a couple of weeks, most of our students were able to search for books, e-books, and other. With a meer use of a word, title, or author, a student can find what he/she is searching for and become aware of the availability of such. And as for me, the maintaining of our library’s inventory and what we have to offer is just a few clicks and strokes away.

Maria del Carmen LoredoRancho Verde ElementaryLos Fresnos CISD

Destiny Follett Add on Features● Hardware providers for library needs such as barcode scanners, labels,

printer, and RFID (radio frequency identification- tracks products with

electronic product code) inventory products

● Reading Programs that can guide students to titles in their reading zone through searches by level, point value, or subject.

● Titlewave for a powerful online library collection development tool and TitleWise, an online collection analysis tool. Many librarian friendly-features from this resource vendor.

● Destiny Resource Manager to track, organize, and create accountability● WebPath Express to deliver relevant, educator-vetted search results from

a trusted and credible search engine.● Standards Alignment to set existing library resources to Common Core,

state or other US national standards.

(2016). Retrieved July 06, 2016, from http://www.follettlearning.com/technology/products/library-management-system

Using Destiny Video Clip

[Swygert, Neely]. (2012, November 11). Destiny System. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWtKy2beLzk#action=share

Destiny DisadvantagesSome of the weaknesses that have been reported by those who use this

automation system include:

● Difficulty in the process of building reports● Difficulty in the parameters when building reports● Many features such as “Title Peek”, “Asset Manager”, and “Web

Path Express” are not included in the package and must be purchased as add-ons

● The cost for add-ons is very expensive● Problems with internet connectivity while using this product● Searches must be spelled correctly or be precise● Does not always check books in correctly● Inter-library loan feature not functional at all times

Library Technology GuidesBreeding, M. (2013). Library Automation Survey. Retrieved July 12, 2016, from http://www.librarytechnology.org/survey-2013-comments.pl

Why Destiny?● One of the top leading library management systems that

is continually growing ● A library service that Librarians and Patrons will find

useful ● Real-time track of a library’s inventory and media assets● Gives students a fun and meaningful discovery of reading● It has implemented a digital platform to access electronic

materials, integrated an e-commerce system and developed a mobile app

● And most importantly it helps to strengthen the crucial bond between the library, the classroom, and home

Library Management System. (n.d.). Retrieved July 16, 2016, from http://www.follettlearning.com/technology/products/library-management-system#overview

What’s New…..

A major update will be available in August 16, Destiny 14.0. This update will make Destiny Library Management better than before, it will make the platform easier to use and more accessibility to resources. The new features includes:

● New look● Easier access to resources● Enhanced integration of school resources● Access open educational resources (OER)● Simplified product naming● Support for early readers through Biblionasium● Single Sign-On with Baker and Taylor Axis 360 content● Offline Follett eBook support on select Chromebooks

Library Management System. (n.d.). Retrieved July 16, 2016, from http://www.follettlearning.com/technology/products/library-management-system#whats-new

Want To Know More?

To find out more about this amazing automation system please visit their website at :

http://www.follettlearning.com/technology/products/library-management-system