Follett Destiny Library Manager Reviews & Product Details

Follett Destiny Library Manager is perfect for me and my school as a one-stop shop for all things library. I use the program every day and I am not only able to quickly add new titles, I am also able to add 400+ books ordered from Titlewave in less than 5 minutes! I have been in this position for 2 years and found Follett Destiny very easy to pick up quickly and implement with my students. Any questions I had or issues I faced were all resolved within 24-48 hours by the responsive Follett Customer Service! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing that I wish was different about Follett Destiny Library Manager was the capabilities of viewing data within the system. Right now, I can see my library's data snapshot through Titlewave, but would love for it to be integrated into the Library Manager itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Follett Destiny Library Manager offers an efficient and user-friendly platform for managing library resources. It allows librarians to streamline cataloging, circulation, and inventory processes, saving valuable time. Students and teachers benefit from its easy-to-use search tools, enabling them to quickly locate books, eBooks, and other resources.

One standout feature is its cloud-based accessibility, which ensures that library data is secure and available anytime, anywhere.

Overall, Follett Destiny Library Manager fosters a more organized, accessible, and engaging library experience, making it an indispensable tool in the school library setting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Follett Destiny Library Manager offers many benefits, there are a few downsides to consider:

The program can be expensive, especially for smaller schools with limited budgets. Ongoing subscription fees and potential costs for add-ons or technical support can add up.

New users may find the system overwhelming due to its extensive features. Proper training is often required, which can be time-consuming and may require additional expense.

While the platform offers many features, it lacks flexibility in customizing certain elements to meet specific school needs. Some users feel restricted by its rigid interface and workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Destiny is a very intuitive program to use at the start. The longer you use it, the more you discover it can do. I recommend not being afraid to click buttons and find out what each section does. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The help function is not helpful. The directions are hard to follow sometimes and it does not often answer questions. I have better luck just googling my question to find a good answer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The library management system is easy to navigate, and is usually reliable. I use it all day when checking books in and out, for inventory, and for library statistics. I also really like that there's a way to check books in and out if the internet goes out- even though I can't access the internet records. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The system does not stay logged in all day, which means that I have to log back in every time I return to my computer for a new class. Also, I have to click log in up to three times every time I want to log in using Google. (Sometimes it works after one login. I don't like being taken automatically to the site dashboard when I try to go to the back office. I know what page I want- and if I wanted to go there, I would have clicked that button. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Follett Destiny Library Manager is super user friendly. It is very intuitive and it is easy to train volunteers to use it. You can run many different reports and schedule reports such as overdue notices to go out at specific times. You can build your screen and reports to look and run however best fit your needs. When adding titles to your collection you can download MARC records or search for titles individually. The system will provide records for you when available. Destiny discover is great for students and super easy to implement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Overall, I have very few "dislikes" about the system. My biggest complaint is that different records for the same book are chosen on different campuses. This is more of a user issue than a system issue. This can be prevented by using house records when adding individual titles. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Destiny Library Manager makes running my library possible. I love the efficiency of the reporting and the ease of use when onboarding new staff. I have used this platform for over 20 years and have been impressed with the way it has kept up with changing technologies, especially the new integration of AI. Customer support is responsive and provides support as needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The help documentation needs updating. It is not as easy to navigate as the software itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a Library Manager user the program is easy to use for most tasks. I use it every day in the library and show students how to use it as well. It helps keep things organized and allows me to do tasks quickly by running reports, such as who has overdue books or to print barcodes or spine labels. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are a few areas that have settings that are difficult to get around. Because I am a user and not an administrator I sometimes have to go through admin to get things changed that I'd like to be able to do myself. There are some instances in which it is difficult to find the right place to do what I'm looking for, but it's relatively rare that occurs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Destiny Library Manager is its ease of use and user-friendly interface, which allows us to catalog texts in a simple and precise manner. As for user service, it offers very valuable resources like WebPath Express, which facilitates safe online searches for our users. Additionally, Titlewave is another exceptional tool that enhances the visual experience when searching for texts, making the process more interactive and appealing. Destiny also allows us to record loans quickly and efficiently, and provides excellent functionality to evaluate the entire book collection comprehensively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't find anything in particular that I dislike about Destiny Follett. However, I would like to see the incorporation of AI-based tools, such as personalized book recommendations based on borrowing history, automatic creation of book clubs by age groups, or book suggestions based on common interests. Additionally, an AI that optimizes the bibliographic collection, analyzes reading trends, and manages loans and reminders automatically would further enhance the experience for users and administrators. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Follett Destiny Library Manager provides our schools with an easy and effective way of tracking our library inventory. It is easy to train our media aides on the system's basic functions and how to navigate, which is essential due to the turnover rate we experience in that position. From an administration standpoint, I appreciate being able to run various reports and having the ability to view each school's dashboard to have a quick view of where they stand. I am looking forward to the winter rollout and the AI features that are built-in. It looks like it will be easier to generate specific reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In order to get specific information built into a report, I often have to research (YouTube or Google) how to set the necessary parameters in order to get the desired results. The reports side of things isn't always user friendly; however, I am looking forward to the new AI features, because it seems like it may be easier to generate reports that are meaningful to the work I'm doing in our libraries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am a district level user and I have been in need of running whole district weeding and circulation reports. With this new update 22.5, they have added that feature as well as a District Wide Collection Analysis! I can't wait to get my eyes on that data! My media specialists use Destiny every day and I know these new updates will help us all. I also love how we can personalize the Destiny Discover Home Page for students at each school site with configurations of top circulated titles, new titles for checkout, or search by subject. I have been asking for more options for district users and they listened. Thank you Destiny! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the biggest struggles is remembering how to access different reports and what options to select to gather the correct data. If you don't run that report often, you forget the breadcrumbs to select to get it to populate correctly. I am hoping with the new AI integration, that will be alleviated. I can say, when I call for customer support, the Destiny expert on the line is always helpful and great at problem solving. So, if you are in need of support, don't be afraid to call. They are very knowledgeable and can troubleshoot with you if you are having trouble implementing tools or reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.