One of our biggest tasks at the library this year has been to transition from our old, outdated library software to a new library automation system from Follett called Destiny. In November, we prepared our library data for the conversion. In December, the library staff underwent a two day intensive training to learn to use the new program. As part of the conversion process, we took an inventory of library items, scanning as many barcodes as possible. This converted any barcode numbers that needed it to the new system.
One of the advantages of the new system is that it is web-based, meaning it is available 24 hours a day/seven days a week from school or at home. It is possible to search for materials in just one of the school libraries, or in both elementary libraries, or all the schools at once.
We are excited that the new catalog includes book cover art - a feature that gives this catalog more visual appeal. For those of you who prefer a more "Google" looking search, you might want to click on Destiny Quest. Destiny Quest also includes a list of the Top Ten items checked out from the library, as well as New Arrivals. The new software allows students to rate books, write reviews, compile lists, and generate citations. These are just a few of the new features, which are too numerous to mention here.
We are still tweaking the program, but you can click here to start using it. We will be teaching students, staff, and parents how to use the new library catalog program soon.
1 comments:
Thanks, Nancy! Good stuff. Thanks for leading us.
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