Prepare for remote circulation

Remote circulation is a method of performing circulation tasks outside of Destiny. You can perform remote circulation using a Follett device with Follett Remote or on a computer with Follett Remote installed.

Install Follett Remote

To get Follett Remote, click the link for the operating system you are using:

• Windows
• Macintosh 10.7 and higher

Important:In Library Manager and Textbook Manager, you can only mark copies lost and manage fines and holds online, not offline or remotely.

Before you begin to perform remote circulation

You must have:

• A Follett device with Follett Remote installed
• A workstation with Follett Remote installed
• Library Circulation Commands (Library Manager), Resource Circulation Commands (Resource Manager), Textbook Circulation Commands (Textbook Manager) or Media Circulation Commands (Media Manager)
• The guide for the Follett hardware device you are using to perform the remote circulation.
• Microsoft ActiveSync downloaded (setup.msi).
• Printout of patron barcode labels report (this includes teachers).

Prepare a data file to upload to Destiny

After you perform remote circulation, you need to prepare the date file.

Example: You take a cart of books to a classroom. If students decide to check out resources on the cart, you can check out offline, and upload the checkouts to Destiny when you are back in the library.

1. On the Follett Remote device you are using, exit out of Follett Remote.
2. Plug the device into a computer with Destiny on it. Microsoft ActiveSync opens.
3. In Microsoft ActiveSync, click Explore. A Mobile Device pop-up lists all the files on the Follett device.
4. Select the IPSM > Follett Remote directory.
5. Find the circulation file you want to upload, such as LibraryCirculation<yearmonthday>.txt
6. Copy the circulation file, and paste it on your desktop.

You are now ready to upload the circulation file to Destiny.

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