Baker & Taylor

You can integrate Destiny with Baker & Taylor's Axis 360.

Before You Begin

Before you integrate Destiny with Baker & Taylor, your Destiny Administrator must register the Destiny server as Production. See Server Identity.

Verify that the server is not set up as a Test server.

Important: If the server is set up as a Test server, the Baker & Taylor Axis 360 Integration checkbox is inaccessible.

To enable the Baker & Taylor integration:

  1. Complete the requirements in the Before You Begin section.
  2. Log in as the Destiny Administrator.
  3. Select Setup > Sites sub-tab.
  4. Find the district, and then click Edit icon.
  5. Find the Baker & Taylor Integration section.
  6. Use the following table to complete your task(s):
    To…Then…
    Integrate Baker & Taylor
    1. Select the Enable Axis 360 Integration checkbox.
    2. Read the agreement.
    3. To sign the agreement, enter your Name and then click Sign.
    4. Click Save.
    Note: To discontinue the Baker & Taylor integration, deselect the Enable Axis 360 Integration checkbox. A message appears.
    Select the method of identifying Axis 360 users
    • If patron accounts for Axis 360 already exist: Use the Axis 360 ID drop-down to select the method by which Axis 360 users, who are attempting to open a book, are identified and authorized by Baker & Taylor.
    Test that the integration was successful
    • Click Test Connection.

    If the integration is unsuccessful, either go to http://axis360.site.baker-taylor.com/support.aspx and complete a support form, or call 800.775.3700 (option 2).

    Generate a report of the required fields
    • Click Run Report.

    The report provides the information you need to share with Baker & Taylor when requesting the integration.