Print resource item barcode labels (Resource Manager)

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

Note: You can also run a report or print individual labels when adding a new copy or replacing a damaged barcode.
Important: The first time you print barcodes, test them for usability.

Print used (assigned) resource item barcodes

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

    Print item barcodes page

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

    Field

    		 Description
    For Select either Resources (not Textbooks) or Textbooks.
    At
    Note: This drop-down only appears at the district level.

    Select either the district or a single site.

    Note: If you select the district, printing 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 a Resource List, click View List.
    • Copy Category: Select a copy category from the list.
    • 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.

    • Barcode Range: Enter the starting and ending numbers of the range in the fields. Destiny prints only barcodes that are in use; it skips any barcodes in the range that are unused.
      • You can leave both fields blank to include all the barcodes in use in the defined barcode symbology.
      • If you leave the first field blank and enter a number in the second field, the printing includes all used barcodes up to and including the number in the second field.
      • If you enter a number in the first field and leave the second field blank, the printing includes that number and all those after it.
      Note: You cannot select Barcode Range at the district level.

    • 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.

  1. Select the output:
    If you want to...Then...
    Print on labels
    1. Select Use label stock.
    2. 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.
    1. To continue using partially-used label sheets, enter the number of the next available label in the Start on label field.
    1. If necessary, set the printer offsets to fine-tune the printing alignment on the barcode labels.
    Manipulate the generated report dataSelect Export to Excel.
  1. Click Run Report.
  2. When the Report Manager opens, click View. The report opens in a browser.
  3. Do one of the following:
    If you want to...Then...
    Download the label sheetClick .
    Print the labels
    1. Position the label stock in your printer.
    2. Click .
    3. Set the print settings.

      Important: Set to:

      • Scale at 100%.

      • Print on one side.

    4. Click Print.

Print unused (unassigned) resource item barcodes

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

    Print unused resource item barcodes page

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

    Field Description
    For Select either Resources (not Textbooks) or Textbooks.
    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 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.
  1. Select the output:
    If you want to...Then...
    Print on labels
    1. Select Use label stock.
    2. 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.
    1. To continue using partially-used label sheets, enter the number of the next available label in the Start on label field.
    1. If necessary, set the printer offsets to fine-tune the printing alignment on the barcode labels.
    Manipulate the generated report dataSelect Export to Excel.
  1. Click Run Report.
  2. When the Report Manager opens, click View. The report opens in a browser.
  3. Do one of the following:
    If you want to...Then...
    Download the label sheetClick .
    Print the labels
    1. Position the label stock in your printer.
    2. Click .
    3. Set the print settings.

      Important: Set to:

      • Scale at 100%.

      • Print on one side.

    4. Click Print.