Library How To's

Destiny Library Catalog Accounts

Destiny Discover Library Account Instructions for Website (9/2021)

How to log into your Destiny Discover Library Account and Place Holds

Destiny Discover is the name of our Library Catalog.  All students in grades three and up & staff have library accounts they can use to make book lists (aka Collections) & place holds on books.

Click here to access Destiny Discover then follow the instructions in the adjacent slides to log in.

How to Create a Collection in Destiny (for website 9/2021)

How to Create a Collection in Destiny Discover

A collection is a list or group of books in the Destiny library catalog.  The library creates themed collections for everyone to see. 

You can create your own private collections in your Destiny account.  They are a great way to keep track of books you want to read or even books you’ve read.  Use the adjacent slides to learn how to create your own collection.

Click here to access Destiny Discover then follow the instructions in the adjacent slides to log in.

How to Explore Books in Destiny (website 9/2021)

How to Find New Books to Read Using "Explore" and "Similar Titles"

Need help figuring out what to read next?  Friends and teachers are great resources for book recommendations, but Destiny can also help you find books.  View the adjacent slides to learn how to use Explore and Similar Titles in Destiny to find books you might like.

Click here to access Destiny Discover then follow the instructions in the adjacent slides to log in.

Audiobooks

Audiobooks are a great way for students to enjoy books.  For reluctant and struggling readers, the audiobooks can help remove the challenge of decoding the text, allowing readers to focus on enjoying and comprehending its content.  

Playaways in the Driscoll Library (posted on website)

Playaways

The Driscoll Library has Playaway devices, an audio recording of a book on a self-contained MP3 player.  These devices are available for students in grades four and up to borrow.

Just as with other library materials, we ask families to replace lost or damaged Playaways.  Playaways are more expensive than books, often costing between $50 and $75.  If you do not want your child borrowing Playaways, please have that discussion with your child.  The Library does not keep a list of borrowing privileges. 

K Library Routine

Book Care

Shelf Care & Call Number Order

http://www.mrs-lodges-library.com/shelver

Can you find the book you want on the Driscoll Library shelves?

Here is your chance to practice finding both fiction and nonfiction. Remember, fiction is in ABC order by the author's last name. Nonfiction is organized by the number order of the Dewey Decimal System.