The Destiny Advantage: Destiny Library Manager vs. InfoCentre

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1 The Advantage: Library Manager vs. Top reasons why more K-12 schools choose to manage their libraries Reduced Costs & Support Through Centralized, Web-Based Technology 1. Completely web-based with no workstation applications to install 2. Hosted service available 3. Automated district-based patron data upload from SIS 4. Data follows student from school to school Maximized Investments & Accountability 1. District-level reporting with custom Report Builder and report sharing 2. Site-level reporting with custom Report Builder and report sharing Enhanced Learning Environment through Increased Resource Sharing & Access 1. Web-based, user-friendly interface consistent with the latest technology that students and staff use 2. Central catalog ensures consistent data and improves access, plus site-specific subject headings preserve site-based information 3. Inter-Library Loan (ILL), to expand student access to resources 4. Easy tracking and reporting of items across district 5. District media center support Increased Collaboration & Curriculum Support 1. Integrated searching of multiple online databases in one step 2. Resource Lists -- multiple booklists and sharing of lists 3. Configurable home page with ability to add curriculum links 4. Reading program support via easy online updates Professional & Implementation Services 1. End-to-end, dedicated account management 2. Professional implementation services included 3. On-site training included with initial district purchase Integrated Resource & Asset Management Manages all resources: library, textbook, media and assets Interactive PDF - Click on a statement to go directly to the details.

2 The Advantage: Library Manager vs. Reduced Costs & Support Through Centralized, Web-Based Technology 1. Completely web-based with no workstation applications to install 2. Hosted service available 3. Automated district-based patron data upload from SIS 4. Data follows student from school to school No workstation applications to install Web-based technology, 24/7 access for students, teachers, staff and parents, from home or wherever they have Internet access Secure, web-based hosting option through Hosted Service relieves school staff of student data maintenance Student adds, updates, deletes and transfers processed via nightly batch interface LDAP interface simplifies maintenance of user password information Patron circulations, fines and complete transaction history entered at the site and maintained centrally Overdue report follows students as they move throughout district, including any outstanding materials/ fines, so students can checkout titles and utilize resources immediately Requires one-time installation of client software at each site for librarian access supports school-based automated patron data loading. Student/staff must be individually batched or manually entered at each school Students would have a separate record in each school's database supports school-based automated patron data loading. Student/staff must be individually batched or manually entered at each school Students would have a separate record in each school's database

3 The Advantage: Library Manager vs. Maximized Investments & Accountability 1. District-level reporting with custom Report Builder and report sharing Standard district-level reporting of all sites to optimize educational resources Integrated Report Builder generates reports in HTML or XML format for import into Excel spreadsheet, or PDF output Sharing of reports across the district No district-level reporting 2. Site-level reporting with custom Report Builder and report sharing Site-level reports and report builder - Overdue notices/ reminders in print and formats Automatic scheduling of notices Custom report layout tool with reporting per school only, in PDF or XLS format -- No report sharing available No automatic scheduling of overdue notices

4 The Advantage: Library Manager vs. Enhanced Learning Environment through Increased Resource Sharing & Access 1. Web-based, user-friendly interface consistent with the latest technology that students and staff use 2. Central catalog ensures consistent data and improves access, plus sitespecific subject headings preserve site-based information 3. Inter-Library Loan (ILL), to expand student access to resources 4. Easy tracking and reporting of items across district 5. District media center support Completely web-based for students and staff, no matter where they are Centralized cataloging ensures quality, consistent MARC cataloging for all schools Central access to records minimizes cataloging time for schools Auto-recon Site-specific subject tags provide flexibility to retain site information Supports inter-library loan and checkout of resources from any school for any student or staff in the district, helping to cut costs by reducing redundant purchases ILL process can be managed and tracked per the district or school policies Supports reserves, booking, routing, and shipping of district media resources through Media Manager; allows teachers to enhance their curriculum and lesson plans Web-based interface is the OPAC only MARC records cataloged and maintained per site Barcodes might not match data in the system, and rebarcoding may be required for different material types; this becomes an issue if the customer converts to a non-follett system. Only Follett has the expertise to identify and compensate for proprietary material barcode management No integrated ILL No automated transfer of resources between schools, therefore no opportunities to cut costs by sharing resources No checkin/checkout to other schools, limiting student access to resources Virtual Union: Can search other schools' catalogs via Z39.50 Because ILL is an manual process outside the system, reporting and tracking is tedious and manual, and not integrated No reserves, booking, routing, and shipping of media resources from a district media center

5 The Advantage: Library Manager vs. Increased Collaboration & Curriculum Support 1. Integrated searching of multiple online databases in one step 2. Resource Lists -- multiple booklists and sharing of lists Integrated searching of all the district's subscription and free online databases Teachers can set up, name and save multiple "Resource Lists," make them visible to select users, and the lists Teachers and media specialists can incorporate One Search, WebPath and Standards results in their Resource Lists Pinpoint add-on, not integrated Teachers must work with the media specialist to create reading lists 3. Configurable home page with ability to add curriculum links Each school has a home page which is customizable by the school with logos, pictures, curriculum links, and other relevant information. 4. Reading program support via easy online updates Support for reading programs via online updates NOTE: Library Manager's supporting services promote student achievement, support curriculum development and streamline searching for students and teachers.

6 The Advantage: Library Manager vs. Professional & Implementation Services 1. End-to-end, dedicated account management 2. Professional implementation services included 3. On-site training included with initial district purchase Solution includes comprehensive, end-to-end account management, with in-depth consultation on data, training, implementation and technical issues Implementation services available at an additional cost On-site training services available at an additional cost Integrated Resource & Asset Management Manages all resources: library, textbook, media, assets The full suite supports comprehensive district-wide management of all library, media, textbook and other fixed and portable assets to support school operations and curriculum needs, helping shift focus from administration to instruction manages only library materials at any individual school