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Do you know library databases like I know library databases?

Hi! We're new here and were hoping for a bit of advice. Our school library is looking at upgrading the library database/search software. Currently we're dithering between Mandarin Oasis, Kelowna Software's L4U, and Follet's Destiny.

All three programs have some really strong positives, but it'd be great to get feedback from anyone who's used any of them, whether as librarian or as the end user.

Can anyone help us out?

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Permalink Reply by jennifer halter on June 14, 2008 at 11:07am: I'm sorry, I use Alexandria...if you are interested in that...let me know.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Beaudry on March 6, 2009 at 11:16pm: Hi James,

I have worked with Oasis, Horizon, SDM, L4U and Follett but not Follett Destiny. I have a preference for Follett over the others and I am looking forward to upgrading to Follett Destiny next year.

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Permalink Reply by Tiff Emerick on March 17, 2009 at 11:16am: I just purchased and intstalled Destiny about 3 weeks ago. So far, it is FABULOUS! I have run tons of reports, imported books, cataloged books, and everything is SO user-friendly and also the tech support has been great. Just my 2 cents!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tina Wright on March 18, 2009 at 5:50pm: I have been using Follett's Destiny this school year. I changed from Alexandria, and it has been smooth sailing! As Tiff said, it is user friendly, easy to import books, and simple to catalogue new books. I love that I can have the kids pictures displayed too. I have had no problems.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nancy Grant on March 27, 2009 at 9:41pm: Several of us in a rural area went with Winnebago 20 years ago, which was acquired by Follett. We now are planning to move to OpenSource, thought about Koha, now more serious about Evergreen.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Amy Christman on March 28, 2009 at 5:46am: I also use Follet's Destiny and love it - insist on some training from them - there is a TON you can do with it! I work at a high school and use many of Gale's databases. I've really liked them, but they are geared for MS and HS students.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Roxanne Mills on March 30, 2009 at 9:25pm: I worked on the project for our division to bring Destiny to all our high schools. I loved it. It was easy to teach to our paraprofessionals as well as our LMS. Feel free to ask me any questions. Roxanne; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joquetta Johnson on March 31, 2009 at 5:24pm: Hi,
We use Destiny Follett in our Baltimore County. Here is a link to our Destinty Portal...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nancy Buchholz on March 31, 2009 at 9:12pm: I upgraded my library to Follett Destiny in February. It's great! the kids love, love, love Destiny Quest! A plus with Destiny is that Follett hosts it. We don't have any equipment at the school--nothing to take care of except a few library computers. It's all web based--meaning you can run reports from home if you really want to.; ▶ Reply to This