Summer Reading 2021 Training Announcement

Summer Reading training is almost here! This year's training will be 100% digital in format and will launch on Thursday, April 1 for all staff. Training will need to be completed by end of day, Friday, April 30.   

Summer Reading pre-registration will launch on May 15 and the official start of Summer Reading will begin on June 1.   

Below are all the additional details you need to know about this year’s required training. 

Online Training  

Required for All Staff  

Who & What  

• Online Summer Reading training is required for all staff and is self-guided.   
• To complete online Summer Reading training, Public Services staff will:   
  • Watch the 2021 Summer Reading training video in EduBrite.   
  • Complete tasks in Beanstack (general and administrative scenarios) to learn and/or review how to sign up, track reading/activities, claim prizes, and more.   
  • Complete the Summer Reading 2021 acknowledgement in EduBrite.   
• To complete online Summer Reading training, Department staff will:  
  • Watch the 2021 Summer Reading training video in EduBrite.   
  • Complete tasks in Beanstack (general scenarios only) to learn and/or review how to sign up, track reading/activities, claim prizes, and more.   
  • Complete the Summer Reading 2021 acknowledgement in EduBrite.   

Why   

• The purpose of online Summer Reading training is to provide the necessary tools and information to staff to help customers, and ultimately, reach our Summer Reading goals.   
• In order to receive state funding (under Title 405. Oklahoma Department of Libraries, Chapter 25. State Aid Grants to Public Libraries), all staff must complete one continuing education credit a year that is not safety training. Metro uses Summer Reading training to fulfill that requirement.   

When & Where  

• On April 1 all staff will receive notice from EduBrite that they can begin their online Summer Reading training.   
• Online training for all staff must be completed by April 30.  

If you have questions about any aspect of Summer Reading training, please contact EPS ([email protected]) or reach out to any EPS staff member directly. Also, make sure to refer to the resources on the Summer Reading Intranet Page for helpful information. The Summer Reading Intranet Page will go live on Thursday, April 1.  

Thank you for all that you do to make Summer Reading successful every year! You are all greatly appreciated!  

-EPS & the Staff & Volunteer Summer Reading Subcommittee