WHAT’S NEW IN DESTINY® 9.9
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Maximize Your Time and Resources with Destiny 9.9
Destiny 9.9 will provide your district with customer suggested improvements to help you maximize your
time and resources. Whether you are managing library resources, textbooks, or other school assets,
Destiny 9.9 will help you do more for your students quickly, efficiently and with fewer resources. From
new email flexibility to site authorization for refunds, this version will help you save time, increase
efficiency and let you spend more time with your students.
Developed from your requests and feedback, some of the improvements you will find in Destiny 9.9
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Greater email flexibility: Additional configuration options in the Destiny Administrator for
greater email support for Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail.
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Improved differentiation between library and textbook fines: The Fine History Reports in
Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Textbook Manager provide LM and TB indicators to
better distinguish library material fines from textbook fines.
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Increased refund processing capability: Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Textbook
Manager sites can generate multiple email refund requests so those responsible for paying
refunds to patrons who return books after an item has been identified as lost and a fine paid.
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Quicker printing of new patron barcodes: Easily identify - via drop down menu - which new
patron barcodes you want added to a temporary patron list for printing. You will also be able to
see how many patrons are on the overall list.
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Enhanced reporting on items checked out during the day: This report lists call number (LM
only), barcode, title, patron name and patron barcode. The list is sorted by time and starts with
the 1st checkout of the day. The total number of items is also shown at the bottom of the report,
making it convenient for you to check circulation trends.
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Convenient printing of Lexile, AR and RC labels: If you currently subscribe to a Reading
Program Service, you can now print your labels based on the last time you updated them on preapproved Follett Software label stock – saving you time and money.
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Quickly update textbook due dates: Easily create a global update in Destiny Textbook Manager
to correct or modify the due dates of your textbooks.
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Destiny 9.9 Features
The following listing provides details on new Destiny features available for all modules including
Destiny Library Manager™, Destiny Media Manager™, Destiny Textbook Manager™ and Destiny
Asset Manager™. The path to the new feature is provided as well so that you can review the updated
functionality as well as access the available on-page information.
All Destiny Modules
Patron Barcode Labels………………………………...………………………………...…………......4
Email Notices…………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Destiny Library Manager
District Cataloger – Resource List………………………………………………………………..…...6
District Cataloger - eBooks Import………………………………………………………………....…8
District eBooks – Call Number………………………………………………………………..………9
Remove eBooks…………………………………………………………………………………..……10
DCPI – Title Details in Destiny Quest………………………………………………………………...11
Destiny Textbook Manager
Due Dates – Global Update……………………………....……………………………...………….…12
Copy Transferred – Barcode Retained……………………….…………………………………….….13
Media Manager
Book Now – Loan Period………………………………………………………………………..…….15
Destiny Library Manager and Enriched Content Subscriptions
Visual Search / Resource Lists………………………………………………………………………...16
Reading Program Labels for Subscribers of the Reading Program Services………………...………..18
Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Textbook Manager
Fine History Report………………………………………………………………………….……...…20
Refund Due Notification…………………………………………………………………………....….21
Report Builder - Fine Note Field………………………………………………………………….…. .22
Today’s Checkouts Report………………………………………………….……………………….…23
Destiny Library Manager and Media Manager
Spine Label Report……………………………………………………………………….……. ….….25
Copy Barcode Labels (Used) and Copy Spine/Pocket Labels…………..………….………………....27
Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Media Manager and Destiny Textbook Manager
Patron Statistics – Historical Report……………………………………………………..……..……..31
Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Textbook Manager and Destiny Asset Manager
Special Due Date……………………………………………………………………….…..………….33
Playway Material Subtype………………………………………………………………………….….35
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Patron Barcode Labels
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All Modules
A new “Select by” option has been added to the patron barcode label report so you can create a
temporary list of patrons who require barcodes by searching for and selecting the patrons.
Path: Reports | Patron | Labels/Cards | Barcode Labels |Select by
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Email Notices
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All Modules
Additional configuration options have been added to “SMTP Settings” to allow use of third party SMTP
servers. This enables Destiny’s notices to be emailed using Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail.
Path: DestinyAdmin | Setup | District Options | SMTP Settings
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District Cataloger – Resource List
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Destiny Library Manager
The district cataloger’s resource list capabilities have been expanded to include the ability to add titles to
a resource list based on the date the title was added. Additionally, the district cataloger has the option to
export titles based on a resource list.
Path: District User (Manage Library Materials for the District) | Catalog | Resource Lists | Add to this
List
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Path: District User (Manage Library Materials for the District) | Catalog | Export Titles | From List
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District Cataloger – eBooks Import
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Destiny Library Manager
When the district cataloger imports eBooks they can be assigned to specific schools within the district.
This controls where the eBooks are displayed in search results which in turn limits which schools have
access to them.
Path: District User (Manage Library Materials for the District) | Catalog | Import Titles | Assign Sites
Assign Sites sample page
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District eBooks – Call Number
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Destiny Library Manager
The district eBook record display has been enhanced to include the call number whether viewing the
record in a search result list or in the title details.
Path: Catalog | Library Search | Search Results | Details
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Remove eBooks
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Destiny Library Manager
If a school no longer wants particular eBooks included in search results, the eBooks can be removed
from the display by adding the titles to a resource list and electing to export and delete the titles.
Path: Catalog | Resource Lists | Add to this List
Path: Catalog | Export Titles
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DCPI – Title Details in Destiny Quest®
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Destiny Library Manager
As seen previously in Destiny Classic, there is now the option to view “Title Details” for materials
cataloged locally through DCPI in Destiny Quest.
Path: Catalog | Destiny Quest | Find | Results
Path: Catalog| Library Search| Search Results
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Due Dates – Global Update
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Destiny Textbook Manager
The ability to find all textbooks with a certain due date and to assign a new due date has been added to
the circulation options within Textbook Manager. A preview of the global update ensures that the
changes being requested are reviewed prior to the actual changes being made.
Path: Circulation | Renew | By Date
If you assign a due date to a large number of textbooks and then realize it was an incorrect due date, you
can now change all of the due dates at once.
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Navigate to the By Date subtab.
Enter the current due date into the Find all textbooks with due date field.
Then enter the new due date into the Assign new due date field.
Click the Preview button.
The Job Manager launches.
Click Refresh until the View button appears.
The Job Summary appears showing a list of the textbook due dates that will be changed.
If all the changes are acceptable, scroll to the bottom of the Job Summary and click the Update
button.
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Copy Transferred – Barcode Retained
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Destiny Textbook Manager
In previous versions of Destiny Textbook Manager fine-specific information did not include the barcode
number for items that had been transferred to another school. This was true for reports as well as the
fine-specific information seen in Circulation. This has been changed to retain the barcode number even
after the item has been transferred.
Path: Reports | Patron | Current Checkouts/Fines
Path: Reports | Patron | Fine History
Textbook transferred from Middle
School to High School
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Path: Reports | Report Builder | Patrons | Current Fines/Refunds
Path: Circulation | Fines
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Book Now – Loan Period
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Destiny Media Manager
The “Book Now” option has been enhanced to use the loan period defined in Media Policies. However,
if the loan period is different from those defined, there is the ability to adjust the date.
Path:Circulation | Bookings | Book Now
Path: Back Office | Media Policies | Loan Period
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Visual Search™/ Resource Lists
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Destiny Library Manager
Enriched Content Subscriptions
WebPath Express and One Search resources that are included in a resource list are now available if the
resource list is used to create a visual search.
WebPath Express and One Search resources can be included in a public Resource List.
Path: Catalog | Resource List
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The Resource List can now be used to create a Visual Search.
Path: Catalog | Search Setup| Edit Button
The WebPath Express and One Search results appear in their own subtabs of the Visual Search results.
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Reading Program Labels for Subscribers of Reading Program Services
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Destiny Library Manager
If you are a subscriber to the Reading Program Service for Accelerated Reader®, Reading Counts!® or
Lexiles®, then you will be able to print labels that include the reading program information. Due to the
custom nature of the label stock required, it will be available on Destiny Express for your convenience.
Path: Reports | Library | Reading Program Labels
It is recommended to make updates to the Reading Program prior to printing the labels. You can print
new or replacement labels for a site using the Reading Program Labels report.
Path: Catalog | Reading Program
You can Sort by:
 Call Number
 Date/Time Copies Added
 Date Reading Program Information Added/Updated
You can print the reading program labels on:
 Date/Time Copies Added
 Date Reading Program Added/Updated
 Barcode List
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You can include Accelerated Reader Interest Level by selecting the Accelerated Reader Program option.
If you select the Lexile Measures option, make sure they are in the database.
The labels, which must be purchased from Follett Software Company, are available in two sizes. Small
spine labels print 48 labels per page. Two labels are printed for each copy record, allowing you to put
one of the labels on the spine and the other label inside the book. Large labels print 28 per page and can
be put on the inside front or back cover. The label size is determined by the options you choose to
include.
Large label:
The label is in two parts. The barcode and call number is a thin section to help customers easily label the
books.
Small label:
You can choose to sort the labels and include copies based on the default options or select from the
drop-down list, which includes details about when the Reading Program information was added or
updated.
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Fine History Report
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Destiny Library Manager
Destiny Textbook Manager
The Fine History Report has been enhanced to include a notation, either “LM” or “TB,” indicating
whether the fine was specific to library or textbook materials.
Path: Reports | Patron Reports | Fine History Report
Note: The import and export fines tools are now available via the command line tool download.
DestinyAdmin | Setup | District Options | Downloads
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Refund Due Notification
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Destiny Library Manager
Destiny Textbook Manager
A refund due notification can automatically be sent to the person responsible for paying refunds when
Destiny is configured to do so.
Path: Back Office | Site Configuration | Receipts/Refund Notification
Refund message sample
Note: In Offline Circulation, the Job Summary includes an informational message that emails were sent
to specified recipients.
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Report Builder – Fine Note Field
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Destiny Library Manager
Destiny Textbook Manager
When using the Report Builder to create a patron report of current fines and refunds, there is now an
option to include the “Note – Fine” field in the report.
Path: Reports | Report Builder | Patron | Current Fines/Refunds
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Today’s Checkouts Report
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Destiny Library Manager
Destiny Textbook Manager
A new option has been added to the Library Snapshot, Textbook Snapshot, Library Statistics and
Textbook Statistics reports which allows you to “View today’s checkouts.”
Library Snapshot Path: Circulation | Library Info | Statistics | View Today’s Checkouts
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Library Statistics Path: Reports | Library | Library Statistics | View Today’s Checkouts
Textbook Snapshot Path: Circulation | Textbook Info | View Today’s Checkouts
Textbook Statistics Path: Reports | Textbook | Textbook Statistics | View Today’s Checkouts
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Spine Label Report
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Destiny Library Manager
Destiny Media Manager
The spine label report has been enhanced to allow a call number to appear on one line regardless of the
number of digits to the right of the decimal point. If the call number is longer than the width of the
spine label stock, the number will be broken at the first space and/or decimal point.
Path: Reports | Library | Spine/Pocket Labels
Report output:
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Path: Reports | Media | Spine/Pocket Labels
Report output
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Copy Barcode Labels (Used) and Copy Spine/Pocket Labels
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Destiny Library Manager
Destiny Media Manager
The Barcode Labels (Used) and Spine/Pocket Labels reports now have the option to print barcode and
spine/pocket labels based on a barcode range instead of having to create a list of every barcode that
requires a label.
Path: Reports | Library | Barcode Labels (Used)
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Path: Reports | Library | Spine/Pocket Labels
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Path: Reports | Media | Barcode Labels (Used)
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Path: Reports | Media | Spine/Pocket Labels
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Patron Statistics – Historical Report
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Destiny Library Manager
Destiny Media Manager
Destiny Textbook Manager
The Patron Statistics – Historical report has been enhanced to allow four levels of groupings. Group
options including patron type, patron status, grade level, homeroom or information available in the user
defined fields.
Path: Reports | Patron | Patron Statistics - Historical
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Sample Group Patron Historical report
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Special Due Date
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Destiny Asset Manager
Destiny Library Manager
Destiny Textbook Manager
While the ability to change a due date has been available, the ability to change the date is more obvious
because of an update made to the patron’s check out page.
Path: Circulation | Check Out | Checked Out | Change
Path: Circulation | Check Out Text | Checked Out | Change
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Path: Circulation | Check Out Asset | Checked Out | Change
In Destiny Asset Manager, Destiny Library Manager, and Destiny Textbook Manager a Change button
appears in the Checked Out section of the page. Click Change to change the due date of an item by
entering the due date or selecting the applicable date from a calendar. The due date can be changed until
you logout of Destiny, for the selected patron, or for the item.
Sample: change due date for checkout to patron.
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Playaway Material Subtype
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Destiny Library Manager
Destiny Media Manager
In the Full MARC Editor and the “Easy” MARC Editor, Playaway is now included as a subtype for
Sound Recording (non-musical). Playaway material subtype now appears in search results and resource
lists. Users can limit by this subtype in Basic Search, Power Search, and Visual Search.
Path: Catalog| Add Title| Check/Set Sources| Add Title
Path: Catalog| Library Search| Power| Material Type
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