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DESTINY DEMO
A quick reference guide for using Destiny
online catalog to request videos, books and
other media center materials
Prepared especially for the staff of Frank C. Martin K-8 Center
by Dian Adjamah, NBCT
Library Media Specialist
Visit the Media Center Webpage
http://fcmartin.dadeschools.net/mediacenter
Select “Book Catalogs” from the main menu
Frank C. Martin Destiny
Select the “FCM Destiny” Catalog
DESTINY - The way to get what you
want from the media center
•Students and other users see ‘basic’ catalog options
•Staff MUST log in to be able to place items on HOLD.
•Select “Login” at the upper right corner. Enter network
username and password (same as email and gradebook)
Your are IN the system
•Once logged in, more options become available.
•Select Catalog to search for videos.
SEARCH for desired item
•Be sure to search only our school’s collection.
•Enter key words, title, etc.
Once desired item is located…
When list of results appear, SELECT desired item.
HOLD IT!
•This is the most important step!
•Click “Hold it!” in order to request desired item
•This is the ONLY way to request videos
•Repeat steps as necessary for each desired item
You’ve done your part. Now we do ours…
•Once you have placed desired item(s) on hold,
library staff receives a prompt to process your request
•Delivery service available at no additional charge
•Sorry, same day service NOT available
Summary
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Staff MUST log in to be able to request items (place holds)
Be sure to log out after transaction is complete
Video collection is accessible to staff only via Destiny
Requested videos will be delivered to teacher within 48 hrs
If video is to be played on CCTV system, it must be resubmitted to media center one week in advance of requested
viewing date
• This service is provided only for videos in the FCM collection
• Staff may place any item available in the catalog on hold
(i.e. books, AV equipment, etc.)
• Enjoy the efficiency that utilizing Destiny can bring to your
lesson planning