Destiny Version 11

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School Librarian Tech Camp AUGUST 21st

It'll be out of this world.

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Video tutorial: Creating & Scheduling Over Emails for ILL Patrons

 

End of year TO DO list for Destiny

Before librarians and staff leave for the summer, there are library automation tasks to complete.

• Turn off any automated email notices going to staff or students.
• Holds & Reserves - Decide if you need to delete them or leave active for the start of the next school year.
• Please inform the Library Automation Team if the library will be open and/or circulating during the summer. This allows maintenance and upgrades to be scheduled when it will not interrupt library operations.
• Generate the needed reports for statistical information.

You can find more information here:
 

Circulation Snap-Shot for items out

At the end of the year libraries like to monitor the ‘rate of returns’ for items checked out. For quick information: Circulation>Library Information. Click on the Statistics tab.

NEW Inventory Instructions

Many libraries will do an inventory before the end of the school year. NEW instructions for 2013 have been posted online. http://www.monroe2boces.org/techServices.cfm?subpage=2470

THANK YOU to all the people that used the ‘No notepad’ method and provided positive feedback! You rock! 

                                                                                                                         Yes. You. You rock.

Remember - Scanners can be reserved from the Library Automation Team.

End of Year - Reporting

Some libraries want to submit reports to their administrators with statistical information at the end of the school year. Here are some ideas:

To find the number of items added to the collection during the school year: Reports>Library>Title & Copy list. Choose from the dropdown choices: ‘Date Copies Added’, ‘After the Date’. You can choose to display the report in XL format or as a PDF.

To find the items deleted/weeded: Reports>Library Reports> Weeding Log. Select the date ranges needed; by month, school year, calendar year.

Circulation statistics. Circulation>Library Information. Choose a date range.

BEDS information: Reports>Library Reports>Statistics>Collection Statistics Summary

 
If you'd like more information or have questions about reporting features in Destiny, do not hesitate to contact the Library Automation Team.