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Destiny Library Software is an exciting information resource for you and your student to use.
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Here is a list of just some of the things you have access to:
* Your student’s school library catalog as well as other schools in the district.
* Websites approved specifically for your student’s grade and interest levels.
* Websites and school materials tied to specific state standards your student is studying.
* Options to make Resource Lists for suggested reading, booklists, and citations.
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Where can I find it and what does it do?
Go to http://library.nwtoolbox.org. Choose your student’s school district then choose your student’s school. Bookmark your student’s school by clicking on the gray book icon next to the school’s name. What you will find there:
* Some schools have home pages with additional information about the school library and additional information resources.
* Use the Basic Catalog to find library materials.
- At the Basic Search, type in a subject, book title, author name, or series title. Click on the corresponding icon and look through your search results.
- Sort your search results by Author, Title, or other choices.
- Click on a title to find out more about it. Go to the Copies tab to see if the book is available.
- Didn’t find what you want? Refine your Search by changing your search terms or try a different icon. The keyword search usually finds the most books.
- Change the Look in box to include other schools to see what other schools in the district own.
- Search for Award Winning books and Reading Program materials by making choices in those boxes.
- The One Search button will help you find Internet sources (Online Resources tab) and library materials (Titles tab.) Click on the moving pencil to see more resources on the Online Resources Search Results page. You may find World Book and other online databases your school subscribes to within your search results.
- Click on the Top 10 in the upper left-hand corner to see the most popular items in your student’s school library.
* The Library Search Power tab let’s you make even more choices. Combine search terms and other choices to narrow down your searches.
* The Library Search Visual tab is a fun way to find things using picture prompts. It works great for emerging readers.
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Are you ready to Begin your Destiny Quest? If so, go to Destiny Quest -> Begin your Destiny Quest
Things to do:
o Click through The Top 10 Books
o Page through New Arrivals!
o Add books to My List by using mousing over book covers then Drag + Drop them in the rectangle. Print My List by clicking on Titles and choosing Print Options.
o Type in some search terms at Find then click Go! Page through your search results; narrow your search by choosing the categories on the left.
o Exit Destiny Quest in the upper right-hand corner will take you back to the regular catalog.
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What other searches are there?
* WebPath Express can be searched by keyword, browsed by school subject area, and Visual Search. Go to WebPath Express and choose from the tabs on the right. Here are a few WebPath Express tips:
o Each website has a summary and a grade level recommendation.
o Some schools allow you to change the results by grade level.
o Suggest your student use WebPath Express to decide on a topic to write about.
o Have your student use WebPath Express resources to finish that paper that is “due tomorrow.”
o When you find a website that you want to use, use words from the summary to find more like it.
o Click on the Titles tab to see books on the same subject in the school library.
* Search or Browse the Standards. The Standards Search is primarily used to find library materials and WebPath Express online resources to support teaching and enhance learning. Check with your student’s teacher(s) to find out what standards are being taught in his/her class(es). Then change the location to Oregon and Search (tab) by keyword, subject and grade level, or Browse (tab) through the Subjects.
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Can I make reading and resource lists?
* Use My List
o Add items from your search results by clicking on the Add to this List button on each title or webpage.
o Go to Resource List and choose to view My List. Print the list as it appears using the Printable button or choose Citation List or Bibliography from the bottom of the list. Items can be removed, sorted, and a name can be assigned, too.
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Where can I get more information about Destiny?
* Click on the How do I… question marks and other question marks on the webpages.
* Speak with your student’s school library media staff person if you have additional questions.
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