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.

ReadingRecord is currently accepting member libraries (Colorado only) for 2010.

Development of new features & improvements for 2010 is mostly complete. 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 first 8 sites are up & running in test mode:

• Aurora Public Library
• Berthoud Community Library District
• Cortez Public Library
• Fort Morgan Public Library
• Garfield County Libraries
• Security Public Library
• Southern Peaks Public Library (Alamosa)
• Wellington Public Library

For those of you who have been patiently awaiting word about ReadingRecord availability outside Colorado:

I and other library & city staff have been working to make this happen since June of 2009. Thus far everyone has been in favor of and enthusiastic about making it happen. That said, there are still a number of obstacles to overcome and while I am confident that it will happen, unfortunately it won't happen in time for the 2010 Summer reading season. My goal is to ensure that RR is available without any restrictions or encumbrances, it is simply taking much longer than anticipated and I want to make sure it gets done right the first time.

Those of you outside Colorado are certainly encouraged to remain subscribed to the RR Google Group as announcements about availability will be posted there. You are also welcome to continue playing with the demo sites & make suggestions for future versions of RR. I will also let you all know if there's anything you can do to help make RR available outside Colorado.

I thank you for your continued patience & support and I apologize that it has taken this long to make an announcement. I hope to have final approval by Fall or Winter of 2010, so stay tuned.

The 2010 setup forms are ready for use! At this time, Colorado libraries may begin filling them out.

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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