Print textbook copy barcode labels

Destiny Textbook Manager lets you print copy barcode labels for a group of used or unused labels. Or if you want to manipulate data, you can export to Excel.

Notes: You can also print individual labels when adding a new copy or replacing a damaged barcode. You cannot print barcode labels for barcodes longer than 14 characters.

Important: The first time you print barcodes, test them for usability.

Print used (assigned) textbook copy barcodes

You can print copy barcode labels based on the contents of a Resource List or Copy Category, a file or list of barcode numbers, or copies' acquisition date and time.

Used labels are printed alphabetically by title, subsorted by the author. They contain the copy's scannable barcode, barcode number, and any of four optional fields:

• Site or district name
• Title (up to 20 characters)
• Author (up to 20 characters)
• Location (up to 30 characters)

Notes: Teacher's editions have TE before the title. Resource kits have RK before the title.

To print used (assigned) copy barcodes:

1. Select Reports > Textbook Reports.
2. Under Labels, click Barcode Labels.
3. Click the Used sub-tab.

   

4. Use the following table to fill in the fields:

   Field	Description
   At Note: This drop-down only appears at the district level.	Use the drop-down to select the district or a single library. Note: If you do not select a specific site, your output is limited to the first 1,000 qualifying barcode labels.
   Select by	Select a method for identifying the copies to include: List: If you have multiple Resource Lists, select the one needing the labels. To review the contents of the Resource List, click View List. Copy Category: Select a copy category from the list. Note: You cannot select Copy Category at the district level. Barcode List: Either create a new list, or select an existing barcode file: Note: You cannot select Barcode List at the district level. To create a new list, place the cursor in the Create a barcode list field and scan the barcodes, or type them and click Add. (To remove a barcode number from the list, select it and click Remove.) To select an existing file, click Browse to find and select your file. Copies Added: Enter beginning and ending dates to print barcodes for all copies added to Destiny during that time frame. Adding the time is optional. Notes: Click the calendar icon for a calendar. Optionally, enter the time in the following format: <hour>:<minute> (7:00). If you chose List or Copy Category, entering a date and time is optional. This lets you further limit the printing. If you leave the date field blank, Destiny ignores the dates copies were added.
   Include the following on each	Select any of the checkboxes to include additional information on the labels. Note: Barcode labels always have the scannable barcode and barcode number.

5. Do any of the following:

   If you want to...	Then...
   Print on labels	Select Use label stock. Use the drop-down to choose one of the preloaded label stocks. Note: Stock from other vendors may not work as well. Make sure to print a test page on plain paper. To continue using partially-used label sheets, enter the number of the next available label in the Start on label field. If necessary, set the printer offsets to fine-tune the printing alignment on the barcode labels.
   Manipulate the generated report data	Select Export to Excel.

6. Click Run Reports.
7. When the Report Manager opens, click View. The report opens in a browser.
8. Do one of the following:

   If you want to...	Then...
   Download the label sheet	Click .
   Print the labels	Position the label stock in your printer. Click . Set the print settings. Important: Set to: Scale at 100%. Print on one side. Click Print.

Print unused (unassigned) textbook copy barcodes

Unused labels are printed in barcode number order. They contain the copy's scannable barcode, barcode number, and, if selected, the site or district name.

To print unused (unassigned) textbook copy barcodes:

1. Select Reports > Library Reports.
2. Under Labels, click Barcode Labels.
3. Click the Unused sub-tab.

   

4. Use the following table to fill in the fields:

   Field	Description
   At Note: This drop-down only appears at the district level.	Use the drop-down to select the district or a single library. Note: If you select the district, printing is limited to the first 1,000 qualifying barcode labels.
   Number of Barcodes	Enter the quantity of labels needed. Notes: You can enter your highest barcode, or, fill gaps in your number sequence by entering a lower number. Destiny prints only barcode numbers that are not in use; it skips any used barcode numbers. To identify (and copy, if desired) the next available barcode number, click Preferred Barcode Symbologies next to the Starting Barcode field. If the barcode number you enter is more than 7 characters, its symbology must match the symbology that appears in brackets. If it does not, you will need to change the symbology in Admin > Site Configuration before generating the labels.
   Starting Barcode	Enter the barcode number you want to start with. Notes: You can enter your highest barcode, or, fill in gaps in your number sequence by entering a lower number. Destiny prints only barcode numbers that are not in use; it skips any used barcode numbers. To identify (and copy, if desired) the next available barcode number, click the symbology name next to the Starting Barcode field. If the barcode number entered is more than 7 characters, its symbology must match the symbology that appears in brackets. If it does not, change the symbology in Admin > Site Configuration before generating the labels.
   Include	Select the checkbox, and use the drop-down to print your district or site name on the label.

5. Do any of the following:

   If you want to...	Then...
   Print on labels	Select Use label stock. Use the drop-down to choose one of the preloaded label stocks. Note: Stock from other vendors may not work as well. Make sure to print a test page on plain paper. To continue using partially-used label sheets, enter the number of the next available label in the Start on label field. If necessary, set the printer offsets to fine-tune the printing alignment on the barcode labels.
   Manipulate the generated report data	Select Export to Excel.

6. Click Run Report.

7. When the Report Manager opens, click View. The report opens in a browser.
8. Do one of the following:

   If you want to...	Then...
   Download the label sheet	Click .
   Print the labels	Position the label stock in your printer. Click . Set the print settings. Important: Set to: Scale at 100%. Print on one side. Click Print.