Welcome to ReadingRecord

ReadingRecord is a web-based application for libraries to track Summer Reading Program participants. It is a free, hosted service, meaning that no additional equipment is required to use ReadingRecord. Although aimed primarily at reading programs for Children and Young Adults, it can be used for Adult programs as well.

If you are looking for an application that can schedule meeting rooms, register patrons for storytime, send overdue notices, inventory the stacks, improve staff morale and make thousands of julienne fries , then ReadingRecord isn't for you. If you'd like a better way to track Summer reading particpation, then read on in the FAQ.

• To return to this page, click the word “ReadingRecord.org” (in light blue) in the upper right-hand corner of any page. Enjoy!
• For a list of recently added or updated pages, click the Recent Changes button.
• To browse the Wiki, click the Index button.

Development of new features & improvements for 2010 has begun. For more detailed information, see the Project Status and Wishlist for next version pages.

If your library is interested in using ReadingRecord in 2010, Read more about signing up.

Stay current with ReadingRecord announcements & discussions by joining the ReadingRecord Google Group.

The list of new features & improvements for 2010 has been (mostly) finalized & development has begun. For more detailed information, see the Project Status and Wishlist for next version pages.

Some wishlist items have been slated for 2010 & have been moved to the project status page to track their progress. Development has already started on a couple of features.

Eric wins the City of Westminster “External Customer Service Champion” award for his work on ReadingRecord! The nomination from Hollie Brosseau, WPL Teen Librarian, reads:

“Eric Sisler has created Reading Record, a web-based application for libraries to track Summer Reading Program participants and statistics. Eric joined with Douglas County in 2008 to create this program and make it freely available to libraries. In 2008 Reading Record had 14,214 registered readers who completed 27,314 reading levels with 8 participating libraries. In 2009 Reading Record increased to 52,004 registered readers; 132,359 completed reading levels; and 16 libraries! Eric updates Reading Record each year with suggestions from participating libraries. Eric also maintains a Reading Record wiki, readingrecord.org, to keep everyone informed, as well as a Google Group to correspond with members.

Eric has done an outstanding job in creating this innovative program, and has put an incredible amount of his own time and energy into this project which benefits many libraries. Eric deserves to be recognized for this much appreciated program that allows libraries to manage their Summer Reading Programs more efficiently, accurately and easily.”

Thanks Hollie!

• There will be a hands-on demo of ReadingRecord at the annual Youth Services workshop held at the College Hill Library this Friday (10/16).

• The ReadingRecord Wiki is being updated, including potential new features & improvements for 2010.

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