How to Add a New Student to the Follett Library System

Purpose: These instructions explain how to add a new student record into Follett Destiny so they can be included in circulation and library management.

Steps to Add a Student

1. Log in to Follett Destiny and go to the Back Office.
2. Choose ADMIN from the left navigation menu.
3. Click on MANAGE PATRONS under the ADMIN section.
4. On the Manage Patrons screen, click Add New Patron.
5. Fill in the following required fields:
   • Last Name
   • First Name
   • Homeroom Teacher
   • Room Number
   • Grade Level
6. Set Barcode to Assign Next Barcode.
7. Set Patron Type to Student.
8. Set Access Level to Patron.
9. Set Status to Active.
10. Select a Homeroom Number from the pull-down list.
11. Click Save to complete the process.

Notes:

• Usernames and passwords are not required — students do not log in to Follett Destiny.
• Students can search the library catalog through the Follett site without needing an account.

Adding students correctly ensures they can be checked out books and tracked in the library system.

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