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Destiny Catalog Parent/Guardian Access
At Timpson ISD, we believe families are essential in guiding their child’s learning
journey. To support this, we are providing new tools that give parents more insight and
involvement in their child’s library choices.
Timpson ISD uses Follett Destiny as our library management system. This system
allows parents to actively participate in their child’s literary choices through a dedicated
parent access portal. Parents can access information about their child’s library activities
by logging in with the email address registered in Ascender that is used to access
Ascender Parent Portal. Please contact Tina Samford, tsamford@timpsonisd.com,
Timpson School Library, with any questions you may have.
Parents can view their child’s current library activities within the portal. The
interface provides a drop-down menu for families with multiple children, allowing for
individual access to each child’s library records.
While district staff may assist in selecting library materials, the final determination of
what is appropriate for each child remains with the parents/guardians. To support this,
the library parent access portal includes features to:
- View a child’s current checkout
- Search for books by title or subject
- Block specific books, preventing children from checking them out
If a student attempts to check out a book that has been blocked, the system will notify
the library staff member immediately during the checkout process.
Parents and guardians are invited to discuss specific preferences or concerns regarding
their child’s library material selections with campus library staff members or their child’s
teachers through scheduled appointments. This collaboration is essential in fostering an
environment conducive to educational growth and respecting family values.
Timpson ISD is excited to offer these enhanced features to our parents and guardians,
ensuring they have the tools to effectively guide their children’s reading and educational
journeys.
As required by law, we must provide parents with the option to restrict library book
access for their child(ren), however, this is optional and not required.