Follett: Destiny Library ManagerAn Evaluation
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By: Rachel Flores, Laura Grosser, Elizabeth Payne, Sandra C. RiosLSSL 5396 Computer Science Applications for Librarianship
Follett Corporation: A Brief HistoryFounded in 1873
by Charles M. Barnesas a used bookstore in
Wheaton, Illinois
A Brief History: The Early Years
Company moves to ChicagoNow named: C. M. Barnes & Company
sells textbooks, stationery, school supplies
1876
1901C. W. Follett joins company as stock clerk
1908John Wilcox becomes primary
shareholderCompany renamed: C.M. Barnes -
Wilcox Company
1902William Barnes retires, son Charles becomes President
C. W. Follett in his office.
A Brief History: 1910s
C. W. Follett becomes Vice President and shareholder
1912
1917William Barnes sells shares to John Wilcox
1918C. W. Follett takes over managingRenames company: J. W. Wilcox &
Folett Company
Wilcox and FollettChicago, Illinois, 1934
A Brief History: 1920s-1940s
C.W. Follett and wife Edythe buy company 1924
1925Dwight Follett founds Follett Publishing Company
1940Garth Follett founds Follett Library
Book Company
1930Bob Follett founds Follett College Book Company
The Follett Brothers: Dwight, Bob, Garth, and Laddie
A Brief History: 1950s
Dwight Follett becomes Chairman 1952
1952Laddie Follet continues Wilcox & Follett (until 1986)
1957Company renamed Follett Corporation
Wilcox and FollettChicago, Illinois
A Brief History: 1990s
Joined Internet Systems, Inc to form Library Systems & Services, L.L.C. 1997
1998125th year anniversary!!
1999Launches eFollett.com website
Purchased Book Wholesalers, Inc.
Company restructures for higher education, elementary/High school education and Library
marketing
A Brief History: A New Century
Merged marketing groups into 2:Follett Higher Education Group
Follett Library and Schools Group
2000
2003Sold Library Systems & Services, L.L.C
2014Corporate office relocates to
Westchester, Illinois
2011Follett School and Library Group created.Some of BWI sold.
McHenry, Illinois Follett Headquarters
Three Westbrook Corporate CenterWestchester, Illinois
A Brief History: Today
Businesses consolidated into Follett School Solutions, Inc.
2014
201510,000 associates serving over 1,600 stores
and 5 million students
Strengths
★ Vendor responsibilities○ maintenance○ updates○ provide technical support○ provide training
★ Language option ★ English and Spanish★ meets needs of ELL
students
★ Proprietary ILS
Meet diverse needs
Strengths
★ Keyword★ Title★ Author
★ Uses icons★ Helpful for emerging
readers
★ Subject★ Series
★ Material type★ Call number★ Award winner★ Reading level★ Interest level
★ Publication year★ Circulation type★ Reading programs★ Online resources
★ Multiple search options
★ Basic
★ Power
★ Visual
Strengths
★ Individual page○ new arrivals○ top 10 circulated books
★ synopsis★ publication★ awards
★ Title★ Databases★ Digital Resources
★ Shows○ books checked out○ books on hold○ recommendations
Super for younger users!
Give users
more
control
★ Patron Plusses★ Search by
★ Destiny Quest
★ “My Info” Page
★ Thorough title details
Strengths
★ Easy Access
★ Add★ Import★ Export★ View
★ Collection Mapping★ Circulation★ Inventories★ Current Trends★ Search histories
Justify budget funds
★ Librarian Loves★ MARC options
★ Patron information
★ Library reports
What people are saying ...
“ It's been pure pleasure working with Follett. [They] take the time to keep things personal and friendly, and aren't afraid to hold someone by the hand and lead them down the road of finding out what they can and cannot do. ”Joe Hosea Maplewood Richmond Heights School District
What people are saying ...
“ I feel really supported in using Follett products. The help options are amazing. If you’re stuck in any aspect, Follett will help and give you a quick and easy solution. ”Kim Salierno Resource Teacher for School Libraries and Educational Resources at Niagara School District
What people are saying on LM_NET...
We have our catalogs hosted by Follett on their servers so it does make it more expensive, but our tech department loves not having to worry about updates or managing the site. I love the fact that even if our school’s servers are down, I can still get to the site (with my Smartphone). Plus, we experienced a tornado that basically wiped out all three schools and along with it - everything on our servers including all library information. I like the fact that we don’t have to worry about that happening to us again with the library automation.
★ OneSearchTM
○ Students can access■ library catalog■ databases
With one search !!
Unique Attributes
★ Can check out books by scanning into text file and upload to Destiny if network goes down
★ Configure appearance for different ages or students
More Unique Attributes
★ Mobile Apps
★ 100% browser based so accessible from any internet capable device
★ more than 8 million MARC records
★ Price : many resources must be purchased separately.
Weaknesses
★ Formatting reports○ screen view differs from
print○ difficult to navigate
★ Web-based: disruption of network would affect library searching.
★ Student searches○ hard to narrow search○ no “auto complete”○ not forgiving in
misspellings
Recommendation...:
One Stop Shop:Circulation, cataloging, searching, all in one place!
Multiple Access Points:Computers, tablets, phones
EXTENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM!!
Innovative:★ Leader in field★ Ever evolving with new
technology
Resources:https://www.follett.com/about-storyhttp://www.follettinternational.com/page/62/About%20Ushttp://www.follettlearning.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/fssmarketingstore/about-follettCalhoun, K. (2015) Library Automation Help. Retrieved from http://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind1501&L=LM_NET&P=R22383&1=LM_NET&9=A&J=on&d=No+Match%3BMatch%3BMatches&z=4.
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