To edit an existing Summer Reader reading program, click the setup icon (
If you are editing an existing program, you'll see a row of buttons along the top of the page. If you are adding a new program these don't appear.
Save |
Saves changes |
Export |
Exports the program to a.txt file |
Language\Text Setup |
Allows for the configuration of other languages |
Registration Setup |
Sets Registration Fields |
Logging Setup |
Sets up logging |
Delete All Program Records |
Wipes the program records for reuse |
Delete All Program Records (including Patrons) |
Wipes out the records including the patron information for reuse |
Copy Program |
Copies program information to a new program that can then be changed/edited |
General Settings
Active |
If the program is active it remains available to patrons even if logging and registration is not currently enabled. If the program is not active it is no longer available to patrons. |
Program Contact Name |
Who is the person in charge of managing this program? |
Program Contact Email Address |
What is their email address? |
Text Settings
Program Name |
The name Patrons see as the title of the program |
Abbreviation |
The abbreviation that appears on the Staff Home page |
Description |
Tell about the program |
Eligibility Requirement Text |
Tell who can register for this program |
Instructional Text |
Instructions for the logging process. |
Registration Settings
Patron Registration |
Will there be registration for the program? |
Registration Start Date |
When does registration begin? |
Registration End Date |
When does registration close? |
Registration Type |
Allow for group or individual registration or both. |
Login Type |
Do patrons login using their name or library card number? Note that if there are duplicate library card numbers, registration must be done by name. |
Authentication Type |
Are patrons required to use their library card to complete registration? |
Eligibility Requirement |
How are eligibility requirements set? By age, grade, or some other classification. Eligibility requirements can be turned off. |
Family Registration |
Are families allowed to register together? |
Member Program Exclusion |
When a new member is added, does this program appear in the list |
Quick Registration |
Allows patrons to register by providing only minimal information |
Staff Registration Option |
Are staff members required to fill out all required registration fields? If Override is selected, staff members can register patrons with only a first and last name. |
Auto User Name/Password Generation |
If login is done by user name, Auto User Name and Password will create a username by combining the user's first and last names. The password will be the user name and a random three digit number. |
Parental Consent |
If enabled, creates a check box indicating parental consent to join the program has been given. The language can be customized. |
Facebook Integration |
Enables Facebook integration |
Logging, Reviews, and Home Page Settings
Patron Logging |
Allows patrons to track their on progress when enabled. |
Allow Log Date Entry |
Dates can be enter manually when enabled. When set to no, the date is entered automatically |
Log Start Date |
On what date can logging begin? |
Log End Date |
On what date does logging close? |
Patron Reviews |
If enabled, are patron reviews tied to the log page or the home page? |
Log Out Destination URL |
When a patron logs out, what page are they redirected to? |
Allow Patrons to Print Certificates |
Certificates are 'awards' given to registrants upon completion of goals. This option allows them to print them out on their own. |
# of Reviews on Home page |
How many reviews show up on the patron home page at once? |
Reviews Displayed By |
Are reviews displayed randomly or by the most recent? |
RSS Options |
Gives patrons the option to put self-updating feeds into their feed reader. |
XML Events Feed |
Shows the Events XML feed on the home page. For use with Evanced Events Program |
Primary Log and Prize Settings:
Primary Logging Type |
What is the primary measure of progress in the program (typically number of books, hours, pages, ect.) |
Patron Logging Restriction |
Sets limits for the quantity of units a patron can log either per day, per a set amount of time, or for the program. If Yes is checked, new menu options appear that allow you set the limits. |
Program Goal |
Sets the primary goal for the program |
Patron Goal |
If enabled, patrons have the option of supplying their own goals. |
Primary Prize Settings |
If prizes are enabled, a new set of options appear. |
Secondary Logging Type |
Set the secondary unit of measure of progress for the program. |
Patron Logging Restriction |
Sets limits for the quantity of units a patron can log either per day, per a set amount of time, or for the program. If Yes is checked, new menu options appear that allow you set the limits. |
Program Goal |
Sets the secondary program goal |
Patron Goal |
If enabled, allows patrons to set their own secondary goal |
Prizes | If prizes AND a secondary goal are enabled, a new set of options appear |
Registration Prize |
Select yes to enable a prize just for registering for the program. Selecting yes allows you to configure a prize message. |
Don't forget to save all information entered!