How to create a ‘static’ link for a Resource List or Visual Search button

How to create a ‘static’ link for a Resource List or Visual Search button

1.      Do not log in to Destiny

2.      Use the traditional (classic) catalog

3.      Select a public resource list or visual search

4.      Copy the URL in the web address bar

Use the copied url. Add ‘& and your catalog site number’ at the end.

What’s a site umber? The number indicates the order of installation during Destiny installation. The first library installed in your district has the site number 100, the second has number 101. You can figure it out by testing the url with 100, then 101, etc. The ones that take you to the district’s catalog are NOT your site number. You can reply to this email and I’ll send you the site number. You can also email lat@monroe2boces.org for the information.

This is a url to a Resource List “Common Core 4^th and 5^th Grade” at Craig Hill Elementary.

http://destiny.greece.k12.ny.us/cataloging/servlet/presentbooklistform.do?listID=2307750&site=106

Notice the &site=106 at the end. 106 is Craig Hill's site number. 

Here’s link to the SLS eBook Publisher Visual search from Churchville Elementary.

http://library.cccsd.org/cataloging/servlet/presentvisualsearchdisplayform.do?groupid=974&searchHistoryID=&site=104

Notice the &site=104 at the end. Churchville Elementary site number is 104.

This a link to websites provided by Destiny about inventors from Kendall Elementary.

http://library.kendallschools.org/cataloging/servlet/presentbooklistform.do?l2m=ResourceLists&collectionType=3&listID=1845547&site=101

Here’s the link attached to a picture. Kids can click on the picture to see the list of websites in Destiny that were selected for their use.  

 

 

 

 

Holley, Kendall and Wheatland have 2 sites – it is easy for them to figure out their site number. Remember, you can reply to this email and I’ll send you the site number. You can also email lat@monroe2boces.org for the information.

Friday Fun

Since spring is here and we're showing a little more skin...Mentalfloss posted a list of  24 Awesome Librarian Tattoos. 

I've considered getting a small text tattoo. 'So it goes' from Slaughterhouse Five seems to be popular. Perhaps 'We're all mad here' from Alice in Wonderland? Do you have some library ink?  

SLS eBooks in Destiny

Do you like having the eBooks from BOCES 2 in your Destiny catalog? Are they easier for your teachers and students? The Visual Searches were updated - Publishers now include our newer suppliers: Cavendish Square, E.B.L. and Mitchell Lane.

Throwback Thursday

If you can identify the black object located in front of the box...

you worked in a library a long time ago. 

 

Five Systems updated

Your records have been uploaded to Five Systems. We heard from one library that requested a delay because of a big weeding project. Why so much weeding? Chestnut Ridge in Churchville will be 'remodeled' this summer! Unfortunately, the job will run into the fall. Librarian on a cart is no fun. Getting to see redesigned school libraries is fun.

We're looking forward to seeing the NEW Chestnut Ridge Library! 

 Library Book Cart Drill Team in the Westhampton Beach N.Y. St. Patrick's Day Parade 

Photo from David Guion. 

Friday Fun - Book Benches

It is spring in Rochester! Time to read a good book outside in the sunshine. How about one of these benches for a perfect reading spot?

Z Sources in Destiny

AccessPA has been removed because it is no longer accessible.  Mitinet was added at the #1 spot. It is a good source of quality MARC records (including those hard to find dvds). All changes have been made for you. Thanks Karen!