Library Materials Permissions
Note: Permissions apply to Destiny Library Manager unless otherwise noted.
Library Home Page
| Permission | Default Access Level | Users with this permission can... | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| View home page | Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator | View the library's home page | None | None |
| Edit home page | Destiny Administrator, Library Administrator | Edit the introductory text, and add, edit and delete groups and links on the home page | Includes the View home page permission. | None |
Library Catalog Search Access
| Permission | Default Access Level | Users with this permission can... | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic search |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron, Guest |
Search in Catalog > Library Search > Basic using basic search terms | None | None |
| Power Search |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, District Reports Creator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron, Guest |
Search on Catalog > Library Search > Power using complex search terms, and apply limiters | None |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Catalogers and District Reports Creators cannot limit searches by a reading program, if available. |
| Visual search |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron, Guest |
Search the catalog through a locally-configured, visual interface in Catalog > Library Search > Visual | None |
Go to Catalog > Library Search > Search Setup to customize the search page. |
| Copy categories search |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron, Guest |
View a Copy Categories list with links to the lists of titles/copies assigned to each category in Catalog > Library Search > Categories. | None |
Both Add/edit/delete/assign categories and Copy categories search cause Catalog > Library Search > Categories to appear. The contents of the page are different, however, for each permission. |
| Search One Search as Student |
Patron |
Search online databases that you've allowed "Students" to search in Catalog > Library Search > Basic and Power | Requires the Basic search or Power Search permission. You must have a valid Destiny subscription and have selected the Use One Search checkbox at Admin > Site Configuration > Site Info. | None |
| Search One Search as Staff |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher |
Search online databases that you've allowed "Staff" to search in Catalog > Library Search > Basic and Power | Requires the Basic search or Power Search permission. You must have a valid Destiny subscription and have selected the Use One Search checkbox at Admin > Site Configuration > Site Info. | None |
| Search One Search as Guest |
None |
Search online databases that you've allowed "Guest" to search in Catalog > Library Search > Basic and Power | Requires the Basic search or Power Search permission. You must have a valid Destiny subscription and have selected the Use One Search checkbox at Admin > Site Configuration > Site Info. | Only applies to the Guest access level. |
| Search Digital Resources |
Patron |
See resources configured as digital at the district under the Digital Resources subtab in the search results in Destiny. |
None | None |
| Standard/control number searches |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, District Reports Creator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Search the catalog by Control Number, LCCN, ISBN and ISSN in Catalog > Library Search > Number | None |
If a user has both Use standard/control number searches and Use call number search permissions, the Number tab offers a combined list containing Call Number, LCCN, ISBN, ISSN and Control Number. |
| Call number search |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Search the catalog by Call Number in Catalog > Library Search > Number | None |
If a user has both Use standard/control number searches and Use call number search permissions, the Number tab offers a combined list containing Call Number, LCCN, ISBN, ISSN and Control Number. |
| Barcode search |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Search by copy barcode number in Catalog > Library Search > Barcode | None | None |
| Brief records search |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Search the catalog for brief records in Catalog > Library Search > Brief Records | None | None |
| Search using Destiny Quest |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron, Guest |
Search in the Destiny Quest interface Catalog > Destiny Quest. | Destiny Quest displays in full-screen mode and with a screen resolution of 1024 × 768. |
Though not required, we recommend that you also have a subscription to TitlePeek. |
| Participate in MyQuest | Site Administrator |
Use MyQuest book club in Catalog > Destiny Quest, which lets them create "Have Read", "Now Reading", and "Want to Read" shelves, recommend books to other patrons, rate and review books, make and accept Friend Requests, view friends' MyQuest activities, exchange comments with friends |
To join MyQuest, patrons must also have Search using Destiny Quest. To rate books, patrons must have Submit library review ratings. To review books, patrons must also have Submit library review comments. |
Comments exchanged between Friends do not require staff approval. Recommendations sent to one's Friends are not dependent upon the Recommend titles to other users permission or staff approval. Recommendations sent to other (non-Friend) patrons are governed by the Recommend titles to other users and Approval not required permissions. Submitted reviews are governed by the Approval not required permission under "Submit library review comments". |
| Add off-site friends | Site Administrator | Add off-site Friends to one's MyQuest Friends list | Requires the Search using Destiny Quest and Participate in MyQuest permissions. |
The library administration of both schools must enable this permission. Otherwise, off-site patrons will not appear in the search results. |
| Allow comments on shelf moves, reviews, and recommendations | Site Administrator | Give comments, starred and written reviews, and recommendations to other patrons. | Patrons must be able to log in and set up My Quest preferences. | None |
| Approval not required |
Site Administrator |
Move shelves; reviews and material recommendations are automatically seen by other patrons. | None | None |
| Search all library sites through Destiny Quest |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator |
Search all libraries in the Destiny installation, and view all search results in Destiny Quest. The copy availability in the search results list includes Ask, in addition to In and Out. 'Ask' indicates that another library has at least one copy. | Requires the Search using Destiny Quest permission. | None |
| Use Destiny Quest by default | None | See Destiny Quest interface on login. | Requires the Search using Destiny Quest permission. | None |
| Use Visual Search in Destiny Quest |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator |
Search Destiny Quest through a locally-configured, visual interface. | Requires the Search using Destiny Quest permission. |
Though not required, we recommend that you also have a subscription to TitlePeek. Destiny Quest displays in full-screen mode. Destiny Quest works best with a screen resolution of 1024 × 768. |
| Default to Visual Search in Destiny Quest | None | Access to Visual Search in Destiny Quest by default. | Requires the Search using Destiny Quest and Use Visual Search in Destiny Quest permissions. |
If patrons also have permission to Participate in MyQuest, MyQuest appears instead of Visual Search. To open Visual Search, patrons need to click Visual Search in the menu bar at the top of the page. |
| Search Using Destiny Discover |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron, Guest |
Search the Destiny Discover interface in Catalog > Destiny Discover. | None | None |
| Search all library sites through Destiny Discover | Site Administrator | Search all libraries in the Destiny installation, and view all search results in Destiny Discover. The copy availability in the search results lists includes copies in all schools in the district. | Requires the Search using Destiny Discover permission. | None |
| Use Destiny Discover by default | None | Display and use the Destiny Discover interface by default. | Requires the Search using Destiny Discover permission. | None |
| Search Curriculum Tags |
Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher |
Search Curriculum Tag information in Destiny Discover. | Requires the Search using Destiny Discover permission. | None |
| Search Open Educational Resources (OER) |
Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron |
View and open Open Educational Resources in Destiny Discover. | Requires the Search using Destiny Discover permission. | None |
| Use Biblionasium as Student | Patron | Use a single sign-on to access Biblionasium from Destiny Discover, and have real-time information and access to library resources through Destiny Discover. | Requires the Search using Destiny Discover permission. | You must have a Biblionasium subscription and select the Use Biblionasium checkbox in Admin > Site Configuration > Site Info. |
| Use Biblionasium as Staff |
Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher |
Use a single sign-on to access Biblionasium from Destiny Discover, and have real-time information and access to library resources through Destiny Discover. | Requires the Search using Destiny Discover permission. | You must have a Biblionasium subscription and select the Use Biblionasium checkbox in Admin > Site Configuration > Site Info. |
| Search Standards |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Teacher |
Use Catalog > Standards Search to search or browse state and national educational standards, and then locate relevant library materials, websites and/or district media. | You must subscribe to Follett's Standards Service, and have selected the Use Standards checkbox in Admin > Site Configuration > Site Info. | None |
| Search WebPath Express |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron |
Search and browse selected Internet sites in Catalog > WebPath Express, Catalog > Library Search > Basic, Power and Visual and Catalog > Destiny Discover | You must subscribe to WebPath Express, and have selected the Use WebPath Express checkbox at Admin > Site Configuration > Site Info. | None |
| Submit WebPath Express suggestions |
District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Suggest websites or topics for WebPath Express |
You must subscribe to WebPath Express, and have selected the Use WebPath Express checkbox on either Admin > Site Configuration > Site Info or on the "Edit <site name>" page. The links only appear if an SMTP (mail) server is set up on the "Edit <district name>" page. |
Suggestions are emailed to WebPath Express, not to the library administration. |
| Access My Lists for library |
District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron |
Create a personal Resource List of library materials. |
In the Patrons - Self-Empowered Patron Access section, enable: Create multiple Lists permission, to create multiple Lists; Publish My Lists permission, to make one's Lists available to others; Share Ownership of My Lists permission, to share a list with a co-owner; Save and Email List permission, to save as a text file and email a List; View Local Public Lists or View District Public Lists permissions to view public Lists. |
A Guest can access and use a Resource List. It is, however, automatically deleted after an inactivity timeout. It does not persist from day to day as does a Resource List belonging to a logged-in user. |
| Add titles to My List by range or number |
Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Add titles by field contents range, with a file or list of barcode numbers, by standard number or barcode number, and by date range. |
To scan or upload items into a Resource List, the user must have the Access My Lists for library permission. | None |
| Access My Lists for media |
Site Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron |
Create a custom list of media materials. |
To create multiple Lists, enable the Patrons - Self-Empowered Patron Access - Create multiple Lists permission. To make Lists available to others, enable the Patrons - Self-Empowered Patron Access - Publish My Lists permission. To have a co-owner, enable the Patrons - Self-Empowered Patron Access – Share Ownership of My Lists permission. To save as a text file and email a List, enable the Patrons - Self-Empowered Patron Access - Save and Email List permission. To view public Lists, enable the Patrons - Self-Empowered Patron Access - View Public Lists permission. |
Only applies to the following: Destiny Media Manager. A Guest can access and use a Resource List. The Resource List is automatically deleted after an inactivity timeout. Unlike a Resource List for a logged-in user, a Guest's Resource List is not saved. |
| Search all library sites |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron, Guest |
Choose to search all libraries in the Destiny installation. | None | If a user with this permission opts to search the district or a group of schools, the search results include off-site titles and copies, regardless of their Always show all library materials in the district permission. In general, though, Search all library sites affects the search options and Always show all library materials in the district affects the search results. |
| Search all district media sites (from a district media center) |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron, Guest |
Choose to search all district media centers in the Destiny installation. | None |
Only applies to the following: Destiny Media Manager. If a user with this permission opts to search the district or a group of schools, the search results include off-site titles and copies, regardless of their Always show all media in the district permission. In general, Search all media sites affects the search options and Always show all media in the district affects the search results. |
| Always show all library materials in the district |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron, Guest |
View off-site copies in Search Results lists and on the Copies tab of Title Details. Without this permission, the patron sees only local (on-site) copies listed when performing a local search. | None |
If a user without this permission and with Search all library sites opts to search the district or a group of schools, the search results include off-site titles and copies, regardless of their Always show all library materials in the district permission. In general, Search all library sites affects the search options and Always show all library materials in the district affects the search results. |
| Show all title details (by default) |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher, Patron, Guest |
View the complete title information on the Title Details page. Without this permission, brief title information appears by default. | The user needs at least one of the Use Library Search permissions and Quiz Info must be selected in Admin > Site Configuration > Catalog > ‘Library Title Display Settings’ section. | None |
| View titles in MARC format |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
View the complete MARC record in the MARC View tab of the Title Details page. | None |
Use the permissions under Library Materials - Library Catalog Management for catalogers who add and edit title (MARC) records. |
| See local hidden materials |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
View search results that include local copies with a Circulation Type designated as "hidden". | None | None |
| See off-site hidden materials |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
View search results that include off-site copies with a Circulation Type designated as "hidden". | None | None |
| Submit library review ratings |
Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff, Teacher |
Rate library titles by selecting from 1 to 5 stars. | None | None |
| Submit library review comments | Site Administrator | Enter a text review of a library title. | Requires the Submit library review ratings permission. | None |
| Approval not required | Site Administrator | Submit library review comments without approval | Requires the Submit library review ratings permission. |
None |
| Upload digital content to review | None | Upload a digital file to the Destiny server as part of a library review, and create a link for library patrons to view the file. | Requires the Submit library review ratings permission. |
Digital content and reviews are subject to approval by a user with the permission, Approve/delete library reviews. The Destiny Administrator manages the storage folder. |
| Approval not required | Site Administrator | Upload digital content to reviews without approval | Requires the Upload digital content to review permission. |
None |
Library Catalog Management
| Permission | Default Access Level | Users with this permission can... | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manage titles - Add title from search results |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Add title records found in a search of the district collection, Alliance Plus, or Z-Sources in Catalog > Add Title. | None | None |
| Manage titles - Add new title after searching |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Add title records after first searching for existing records. | Requires the Add title from search results permission. |
This permission includes the View titles in MARC format permission. |
| Manage titles - Add new title without searching |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger |
Add title records without first searching for existing records. | Requires the Add title from search results and Add new title after searching permissions. | None |
| Manage titles - Duplicate |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Duplicate title records. | None |
This permission includes the View titles in MARC format permission. |
| Manage titles - Edit |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Edit title records and access the Title Details pages for digital resources | None |
This permission includes the View titles in MARC format permission. |
| Manage titles - Delete |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Delete title records | None |
This permission includes the ability to delete the title's copies, even if the user does not have the Manage copies – Delete permission. |
| Manage titles – Relate Library Titles |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
View related titles' information that appears on the Title Details page if the title is in a group. | None |
A title can only belong to one group. Groups are set up at Catalog > Update Titles > Relate Titles. |
| Manage titles – Access to Titlewave |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Access Titlewave account through Catalog > Titlewave > Use Titlewave. | None |
Buttons are links that will take you to Follett Titlewave. |
| Manage Copies - Add/duplicate |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Add copy-specific information for materials in your collection. | None |
Required fields are Number Copies, Starting Barcode and Call Number. |
| Manage Copies - Edit |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator Library Administrator |
Edit an existing copy record in the catalog. | None | None |
| Manage Copies - Delete |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Delete a copy record from the catalog. | None | None |
| Add to purchasing wish list |
Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Recommend library titles for purchase in Title Details or via link if no search results appear. | None |
Recommendations are subject to approval by a user with the permission, View/delete wish list entries. |
| View/delete wish list entries |
Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Manage library titles Wish List recommendations. | Requires the Generate library collection reports permission. | None |
| Add/edit/delete digital content in titles |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Upload digital content to the Destiny server, and create a link to it on the Title Details page. | Adding digital content in the Easy Editor or MARC Editor requires Add title, Duplicate title or Edit title permission. |
The Destiny Administrator can manage the storage folder for the uploaded digital content. |
| Add/edit/delete site-specific subjects |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Add site-specific subject fields to title records. | None |
Without this permission, catalogers can still create site-specific subject tags in the MARC Editor using a 690 tag. |
| Add/edit/delete site-specific URLs |
Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Add site-specific URL fields to title records. | None |
None |
| Add/edit/delete/assign copy categories |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Manage categories in Catalog > Library Search > Copy Categories. | None |
Both Add/edit/delete/assign copy categories and Copy categories search cause the Copy Categories sub-tab of Catalog > Library Search to appear. The contents of the page are different, for each permission. Destiny Administrator does not have the Resource List option in "Add to category". |
| Approve/delete library reviews |
Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Approve and delete library title reviews. |
None | None |
| Edit library review contents | Site Administrator | Edit library title reviews. | Requires Approve/delete library reviews and Submit library review ratings permissions. | None |
| Merge copies from duplicated library titles | Site Administrator | Delete duplicate title records, a process that transfers the copy records to the one remaining "best" title record. | Requires the Access My Lists for library permission |
Because title records are shared among sites in a centralized Destiny installation, merging the copies and deleting title records affects all sites. This permission does not give the user access to Catalog > Update Titles > Merge Duplicate. Only district library catalogers have access to that page. |
| Update Z39.50 sources |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Configure Destiny to search for and retrieve title (MARC) records from Z39.50 servers in Catalog > Add Title > Update Z-Sources. | Requires the Manage titles - Add title from search results permission. | None |
| Import titles/copies |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Import title and copy (MARC) records in Catalog > Import Titles, and view job summaries in Admin > Job Manager. | None | None |
| Import titles by control number |
District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Import updated title and copy (MARC) records in Catalog > Import Titles > Update Only that were exported (and enhanced by Follett) from this installation of Destiny, and view job summaries in Admin > Job Manager. | None | Applies to the following: Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Media Manager. |
| Export titles/copies |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Export title and copy records in the MARC format in Catalog > Export Titles, view job summaries and download the export files in Admin > Job Manager . | None | None |
| Import authority |
District Library Cataloger for Destiny Library Manager customers No one for Destiny Media Manager customers |
Import authority records in Catalog > Import Authority, and view job summaries in Admin > Job Manager. | None |
Applies to the following: Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Media Manager. Because title records are shared among sites in a centralized Destiny installation, importing authority records affects all sites. |
| Manage Authority |
District Library Cataloger for Destiny Library Manager customers No one for Destiny Media Manager customers |
Add and edit authority records in Catalog > Manage Authority. | None |
Applies to the following: Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Media Manager. Because title records are shared among sites in a centralized Destiny installation, managing the authority records affects all sites. |
| Manage subjects |
District Library Cataloger for Destiny Library Manager customers No one for Destiny Media Manager customers |
Delete subject headings by their source (for example, Sears, LOC, LCAC) in Catalog > Manage Subjects, and view job summaries in Admin > Job Manager. | None |
Applies to the following: Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Media Manager. Because title records are shared among sites in a centralized Destiny installation, managing the subjects in the title records affects all sites. |
| Edit MARC Templates |
Destiny Administrator and District Library Cataloger for Destiny Library Manager customers No one for Destiny Media Manager customers |
Customize default templates used to catalog title records and material type icons in Catalog > Add Title > Edit Templates and Material Type Icons. | None |
Applies to the following: Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Media Manager. Because templates and material type icons are shared among sites in a centralized Destiny installation, editing any of them affects all sites. |
| Receive library copies |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Receive transferred library copies in Catalog > Update > Receive. | None | None |
| View library copy notes |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
View any copy notes in Circulation > Check Out, Check In and Copy Status. | Requires either Library Circulation Access - View library item status or Check out library materials permission. | Copy notes created. |
| Add/edit/hide/delete library copy notes |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Manage copy notes. | Requires the Manage copies - Add/duplicate or Manage copies - Edit permission. | None |
| Enhance records with AR/RC information |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Add and edit quiz information for individual titles. Upload quiz files to, and download reading program information from, Follett Reading Program Service. |
You must subscribe to a Reading Program Service and have selected the appropriate Quiz/Level Based Searches checkboxes in Admin > Site Configuration > Catalog. You must also select the Use Reading Program Service (RPS) - AR/RC checkbox in Admin > Site Configuration > Site Info. If you have an Enterprise subscription, select the Accelerated Reader Enterprise subscriber or the Reading Counts! Enterprise subscriber checkbox. Destiny automatically downloads the reading program information. The Library Catalog Search Access permissions are needed to search for and access reading program search results. | None |
| Enhance records with Alliance Recon |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Enhance library title records with information from Alliance Plus™ Online | You must subscribe to Alliance Plus Online, and have selected the Use Alliance Plus™ Online checkbox on the Edit District page. | None |
| Update Headings |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger |
Globally update author, subject or series headings in title records in Catalog > Update Titles > Update | Requires the Manage Titles - Edit permission. |
Because title records are shared among sites in a centralized Destiny installation, updating the headings in the title records affects all sites. |
| Globally update material type |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger |
Globally update material types in title records in Catalog > Update Titles > Update | Requires the Manage Titles - Edit permission. |
Because title records are shared among sites in a centralized Destiny installation, updating the material type in the title records affects all sites. |
| Remove titles without copies |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, Library Administrator |
Remove title records that do not have local copies in Catalog > Update Titles > Remove Titles. If other sites have copies of a title, the title remains in the collection. If no other sites have copies, the title is deleted from the collection. | Requires the General -Administrative Access- Monitor/delete site's jobs permission. | None |
Library Circulation Access
| Permission | Default Access Level | Users with this permission can... | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check out library materials |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Check out library materials in Circulation > Check Out. | None |
This permission allows checking out by typing and scanning barcodes. To search for patrons by keyword, see the permission, Patrons - Patron Circulation Info Access - Barcode not required to find patrons. To check out by Homeroom, also requires the Check out by homeroom permission. For Circulation > Offline Circulation to appear, requires the following permissions: Check out library materials, Check in library materials, and General - Administrative Access - Monitor/delete site's jobs. |
| Check out by homeroom |
Destiny Administrator, Administrator |
Retrieve patrons by selecting their homeroom in Circ.ulation > Check Out > By Homeroom | Requires the Check out library materials permission. | None |
| Permission | Default Access Level | Users with this permission can... | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check in library materials |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Check in library materials in Circulation > Check In | None | Circulation > Offline Circulation, requires the following permissions: Check out library materials, Check In library materials, and General - Administrative Access - Monitor/delete site's jobs. |
| Renew library materials |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Renew checked-out library materials in Circulation > Renew | None | None |
| Change library due dates |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Change due dates in Circulation > Check Out and Renew | Requires one of the following permissions: Check out library materials or Renew library materials | None |
| Override library blocks |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Override circulation blocks | Requires the Check out library materials permission. To override blocks during renewals, also requires the Renew library materials permission. |
None |
| Add temporary titles during checkout |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Create a temporary title and copy record in Circulation when the message, "Copy is not cataloged. Do you want to check it out?" appears when the user enters an unrecognized copy barcode. | Requires the Check out library materials permission. |
A user with both the Library Catalog Management - Manage titles - Add title from search results and the Check out library materials permissions can add temporary and permanent titles in Circulation > Check Out, regardless of this permission. |
| View library item status |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Retrieve and view library copy records in Circulation > Copy Status | None | None |
| Mark library copies "Lost" |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Change the status of a copy to "Lost" | Requires at least one of these permissions for Circulation: Check out library materials, Check in library materials, View library item status or View patron status. | None |
| View library information |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
View loan periods, the current total numbers of circulations, holds, fines (including total amounts), titles and copies, and patrons, and lists of top-borrowing patrons, homerooms, and grades, and top-circulating titles in Circulation > Library Information. | None | None |
Fine Management
| Permission | Default Access Level | Users with this permission can... | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| View library fines |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
View library copy-specific fines in Circulation > Fines and the Fines section of a patron record in Circulation > Patron Status | None | None |
| Add library fines |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Change the fine amount when marking a checked-out copy Lost. Assess library copy-specific fines, and manage copy-specific fine types. |
Requires the View library fines permission. Accessing Patron Status requires the View patron status permission. |
To access the Manage Fine Types page where you can create, edit, and delete copy-specific fine types, you must have this permission. |
| Pay library fines |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Accept payment for library copy-specific fines, and pay refunds. If you automatically calculate fines for overdue items, the Pay/Waive link appears in the alert message when checking in an overdue copy. |
Requires the View library fines permission. Accessing Patron Status requires the View patron status permission. | None |
| Waive library fines |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Waive library copy-specific fines. If you automatically calculate fines for overdue items, the Pay/Waive link in the alert message appears when checking in an overdue copy. |
Requires the View library fines permission. Accessing Patron Status requires the View patron status permission. | None |
| Delete library fines |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, |
Delete library copy-specific fines. If you automatically calculate fines for overdue items, the Pay/Waive link in the alert message appears when checking in an overdue copy. |
Requires the View library fines permission. Accessing Patron Status requires the View patron status permission. | None |
Hold Management
| Permission | Default Access Level | Users with this permission can... | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| View any patron's holds |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
View library holds in Circulation > Holds/ILL, the Holds section of a Patron Status page and the Copy Status page | None | None |
| Add/edit/delete holds for patrons |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
View, create, edit and delete holds in Circulation > Holds/ILL, the Holds section of a Patron Status page. |
If the user does not have the View any patron's holds permission, the user cannot view hold queues, and the View Holds and Add Hold buttons do not appear on a Copy Status page. If a district has district media centers, this permission also allows the user to search for and book media materials from the library's Circulation pages. To perform interlibrary loans (ILLs), you must select the Allow library materials to circulate to all patrons in the district checkbox in Admin > Site Configuration > Circulation. |
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| Place multiple holds for patrons |
Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Place multiple holds on the same title or copies of a Related Title Group. | Requires the Add/edit/delete holds for patrons permission. |
Hold cannot be placed on lost or hidden copies unless the patron has permission to see hidden copies. |
Administrative Access
| Permission | Default Access Level | Users with this permission can... | Dependencies | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generate library collection reports |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, District Reports Manager, Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Generate and view library reports in Reports > Library Reports, Report Builder, and Report Manager and Admin > Job Manager. | To delete reports (jobs), requires the General - Administrative Access - Monitor/delete site's jobs permission. Users with this permission but without the Add/edit/delete Report Builder - library reports permission can access and generate custom reports, but not create, edit or delete them. | To have access to the Patron page in Reports, see Patrons - Administrative Access - Generate patron reports. |
| Add/edit/delete Report Builder - library reports |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Cataloger, District Reports Manager, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Create and manage custom library reports in Reports > Report Builder. District managers can create district-wide reports and make reports available to selected sites. |
Requires the Generate library collection reports permission. | None |
| Add/edit/delete library policies |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Create and configure Patron Types and Circulation Types, and their loan periods, fines and holds limits in Admin > Library Policies. | None | None |
| Change library site preferences |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator |
Configure library settings in Admin > Site Configuration > Catalog and Circulation |
None |
For configuring options that pertain to patrons, see Patrons - Administrative Access - Change patron site preferences. |
| Inventory library collection |
Destiny Administrator, District Library Manager, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Scan or upload barcodes in an open inventory in Admin > Inventory > Library Materials | None | To view barcode-file- upload reports, requires the General - Administrative Access - Monitor/delete site's jobs permission. |
| Start new/finalize library inventory |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Configure, open and close an inventory in Admin > Inventory > Library Materials. | Requires the Inventory library collection permission. | None |
| Set up One Search |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Configure One Search in Catalog > Search Setup > Enriched Content Searches | You must select the Use One Search checkbox in Admin > Site Configuration > Site Info. | None |
| Set up WebPath Express |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Configure WebPath Express in Catalog > Search Setup > Enriched Content Searches | You must subscribe to WebPath Express, and have selected the Use WebPath Express checkbox in Admin > Site Configuration > Site Info. | Applies to the following: Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Media Manager. |
| Allow Follett Digital setup | Site Administrator |
Set up and manage Destiny Discover. Configure digital collections and select permissions for those who can view them in Catalog > Search Setup > Digital |
None | None |
| Set up Visual Search |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator, Staff |
Configure Visual Search in Catalog > Search Setup > Visual Search | None | None |
| Process unapproved recommendations |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Approve, edit and delete patron recommendations. | None | None |
| Manage recommendations and MyQuest comments |
Destiny Administrator, Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Review comments sent through MyQuest that were reported as abusive | None | None |
| Display Library Dashboard |
Site Administrator, Library Administrator |
Add certain quick reports to Dashboard | None |
The information on the Dashboard is at-a-glance only. For detailed data, run the corresponding report found in Reports. |