Summer Reading Training 2023

Summer Reading training is almost here! This year's all staff training will include the following required components: 

• All Staff will complete:  
  • Self-guided training video in MetroU  
  • Self-guided Beanstack scenarios   
• Library Management Team Members & New Staff Members hired since May 1, 2022 will complete an additional component:  
  • In-person training (Zoom and on-demand options will be available)  

This year’s all-staff training will launch on Saturday, April 1 and will need to be completed by end of day, Sunday, April 30.   

This year’s additional training for Library Management Team members & staff hired since May 1, 2022 will also take place in April; sign-up begins March 16 via MetroU. All other staff interested in attending this in-depth Summer Reading training can register for a session starting April 1.  

Note: A Zoom recording will be available after April 4th for those that are unable to attend an in-person or Zoom session.   

Summer Reading pre-registration will launch on May 15 and Summer Reading will begin on June 1.    

Below are all the additional details you need to know about this year’s 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 2023 Summer Reading training video in MetroU.    
  • 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 2023 acknowledgement in MetroU.    
• To complete online Summer Reading training, Department staff will:   
  • Watch the 2023 Summer Reading training video in MetroU.    
  • 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 2023 acknowledgement in MetroU.    

Why    

• The purpose of Summer Reading training is to provide the necessary tools and information to staff to help guests, 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 safely training. Metro uses Summer Reading training to fulfill that requirement.    

When & Where   

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

In-Person Training-Required for Library Management Teams & Staff Hired Since May 1, 2022 

 (optional for all other staff)  

Who & What 

• An additional in-person training is required for Library Management Team members & all staff hired since May 1, 2022. 
• Staff attending an in-person training will have the opportunity to:  
  • Take a deep dive into all the various aspects highlighted in the online training video. 
  • Receive in-depth Beanstack training. 
  • Ask questions. 
  • Network with their colleagues. 

Why    

• This additional, in-depth formal training will provide those supervising staff and those most recently hired the necessary tools and information they will need to be successful this summer.  

When & Where   

• On March 16 those staff required to attend an in-person training session will receive notice from MetroU that they can register for a training session; Four in-person sessions are available and two Zoom options will be available (a live Zoom session and an on-demand recording for those who cannot attend any of the live sessions. If you opt to complete the on-demand recording it will be due by April 30). 
• All training sessions will take place in April.  
• On April 1, all other staff who would like to attend an in-person training session can search for Summer Reading 2023 Manager & New Staff Training (REQ) in the MetroU course catalog and register for a session.  

If you have questions about any aspect of Summer Reading training, please contact OES ([email protected]) or reach out to any OES 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 by Saturday, April 1.   

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

-OES & the Staff & Volunteer Engagement Summer Reading Subcommittee (Mary West-CL, Jessica Gonzalez-OES, Laura Warren-WA, Heidi Port-DVS, Emily Williams-OES)