Thanks for checking out our upcoming BeanstackEDU trainings for libraries! We offer a mix of short and long-form sessions that will give your staff and administrators the tools they need to be successful on the Beanstack platform and, most importantly, to get your communities reading and logging.
Beanstack EDU: How (and Why!) to Build a Points Challenge
Jan 14, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Always wanted to take a swing at a points challenge in Beanstack, but not sure where to start? This session is for you! From how to determine whether a points challenge is right for your readers, to designing and running a successful challenge, and pulling data and insights, this session walks you through everything you need to get started.
Beanstack EDU: Library Admin Essentials
Feb 11, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Mar 11, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This one hour course is designed for library administrators who are responsible for the setup of their Beanstack site. Attendees should plan to follow along on their Beanstack site.
Topics Covered in this live session:
- Site Settings
- Making Landing Page Updates
- Reading Challenge Creation Basics
- Staff account overview
Beanstack EDU: All Things Incentives
March 18, 2025 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Learn how Beanstack can streamline and enhance the incentives you use to drive participation in summer reading programs. Come to get a crash course in Beanstack's rewards, tickets, and drawings, and get inspired by real-world examples of how our library partners leverage these tools.
Beanstack EDU: Library Front Line Staff Essentials
Feb 19, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Mar 27, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This one hour session is for those users with Staff and higher level access and will cover the basic staff fundamentals.
Topics Covered in this Session:
- Patron Overview (web & mobile)
- Dashboard Overview
- Account Creators & Readers
- Creating New Accounts
- Updating existing accounts
Beanstack EDU: Community Goals for Community Engagement
April 22, 2025 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Learn how to leverage Beanstack's community goal functionality to drive engagement with summer reading and hear how libraries are celebrating reaching their goals by re-investing in their community.
Beanstack EDU: Digital Marketing Strategies
May 7, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Hear from the experts: Beanstack's marketing team will share proven strategies for leveraging digital spaces and tools to grow engagement with your summer reading program.
Library Open Q&A Session: Ask Us Anything (About Beanstack)
Meet with one of our amazing Library Success Team members to have your questions answered live!
Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST
Recent past sessions are available to watch on-demand here.