Schools are navigating a growing list of expectations – from delivering equitable access to learning materials to managing technology across multiple campuses. Meeting those demands requires more than organization. It requires visibility, insight, and the ability to act quickly and effectively.

Follett Software makes that possible. And with Follett Destiny® AI, schools can take resource and library management to the next level by making better use of their data to improve decisions across the district.

The Foundation: Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Resource Manager

For years, Destiny Library Manager and Destiny Resource Manager have helped schools simplify how they organize, circulate, and oversee valuable learning resources. From library books and textbooks to curriculum materials, Destiny Library Manager and Resource Manager bring everything into one platform.

Now, with the addition of Destiny AI, schools have access to intelligent insights that turn raw data into strategic decisions.

What is Destiny AI?

Destiny AI is an intelligent layer built directly into Follett Destiny – it lives within the tools educators already use every day.

Destiny AI helps librarians, administrators, and technology leaders:

• Identify unused or underused resources
• Make informed decisions about purchasing or reallocating items
• Understand usage patterns across schools, grade levels, or subject areas
• Visualize equity and access across the district
• These capabilities empower districts to optimize the resources they already have and avoid unnecessary purchases.

For Librarians: Time Saved and Insights Gained

Librarians often wear multiple hats – from managing collections to leading reading programs and supporting curriculum. Destiny AI helps lighten the load.

Instead of manually reviewing circulation logs or tracking down lost items, librarians can use Destiny AI to surface trends. What books are most checked out? What genres are gaining popularity? Which titles are not being read at all?

With these insights, librarians can curate more relevant collections and make decisions faster – while freeing up time to work directly with students.

As Shannon McClintock Miller, district librarian at Van Meter Community School District, explains:

“Destiny AI gives me more time with students because I spend less time chasing inventory or guessing what’s getting used.”
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For Curriculum and Technology Teams: Visibility and Efficiency

District leaders often face a frustrating reality: the right materials may exist somewhere in the system, but no one knows where or how much is available. This can lead to duplicate purchases, unbalanced resource allocation, and budget strain.

Destiny Resource Manager, enhanced with Destiny AI, solves this challenge. It provides a centralized view of inventory and usage across all schools. Whether it is textbooks, Chromebooks, or science kits, users can see:

• What assets are available and where they are located
• Who is using what, and how often
• Where resources may be missing or needed

This data makes it easier to align spending with instructional goals, support building-level equity, and eliminate wasteful duplication.

Built-In, Not Bolted-On

One of the biggest advantages of Destiny AI is how easily it fits into existing workflows. There is no need for additional training, complex integrations, or switching systems.

Because Destiny AI is already embedded within Destiny, users benefit from:

• Familiar interfaces and dashboards
• No new logins or software to manage
• Insights delivered in real time, at the point of decision-making

This seamless experience means educators can start seeing results almost immediately – without disrupting daily operations.

Why Follett Software?

Follett Software is built for the way schools work. With more than 80,000 schools served, the Destiny platform has a deep understanding of the needs of K-12 leaders, librarians, and IT teams.

Destiny AI continues this tradition of educator-centered design. It helps schools make the most of what they have, plan better for the future, and ultimately, direct more resources toward student success.

The Bottom Line: Better Data, Better Decisions

When schools have the right information at the right time, they can act with clarity and confidence. Whether it is choosing the next book to purchase or preparing for an audit, Destiny AI turns guesswork into actionable insights.

Schools no longer need to rely on gut instinct or patchwork spreadsheets. With Destiny Library Manager, Resource Manager, and AI, they get a complete view of their assets, and a smarter way to manage them.

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If your school or district is ready to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and get more value from every resource, Destiny AI is the next step forward.

Schedule a personalized demo today!