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A Guide to Using Follett Destinyfor Teachers & Students
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Library Catalog, Ebooks, Collections, Inter-library Loans, & Self-CheckoutWhat is Follett Destiny?
Follett Destiny is the cataloging system for library books, Ebooks, and textbooks. Students and staff can search the catalog for books available in the Burbank Library as well as other libraries within the district. Through Interlibrary loan, students and staff can borrow materials from other district libraries.
How do I access Follett Destiny?
From the Burbank Library home page (found at bit.ly/Burbanklib) you can use the search box on the main page or use the classic search option.
Search tips:
Searching the Catlaog Using Destiny Discover
Remember, you can vary the search by keyword, title, author, subject or series. You can also sort your results by Dewey order, Titles, authors, publication dates, etc.
Search tips:
*Spelling matters (unlike Google, it will not "guess")
*Keep it simple - a few words at most (unless you're searching a specific title)
*Keyword is the default search (you can also search by title, author, subject, series, note, or ISBN)
*Sort your search results by Dewey to browse shelves in order
*Keep it simple - a few words at most (unless you're searching a specific title)
*Keyword is the default search (you can also search by title, author, subject, series, note, or ISBN)
*Sort your search results by Dewey to browse shelves in order
Filtering a Search
There are many ways to filter a search based on availability, genres, formats, reading levels, publication dates, number of pages, and more.
Filtering tips:
*Sort fiction results by genre to narrow books that fit your interest.
*Sort by publication date and/or reading level when focusing on books for research.
*You can use multiple filters in your search to narrow results.
*Sort by publication date and/or reading level when focusing on books for research.
*You can use multiple filters in your search to narrow results.
Checking Out Ebooks
Login using the first part of your SAISD email and password. Ebooks can be checked out for 2 weeks at a time.
Ebook tips:
*Ebooks are automatically returned after 14 days but can be returned early.
*Ebooks are searchable.
*Text can be read to you by clicking the play button.
*Display options allow you change colors, text size, and backgrounds.
*You can add notes as you read.
*Ebooks are searchable.
*Text can be read to you by clicking the play button.
*Display options allow you change colors, text size, and backgrounds.
*You can add notes as you read.