What’s New In Summer Reader 2011

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Mobile Options & How They Work

Objective: This feature gives the patron the option to view and maintain their Summer Reader via their mobile device such as smartphones as well Ipad and tablets.

Setup: There is no setup for this feature. Once you setup your program it will be accessible for mobile devices. With that being said you do have the option to make modifications to certain areas to make the application on the mobile device user friendly. See below:

When the Library is adding a brand new program or editing a program, by selecting Logging Setup there will be a new column called "Mobile". By selecting any of the fields in this column enables the fields on the mobile device for the patron to populate.

Note: Remember the following pages may appear different depending on what fields your Library has enabled

Mobile Screen Shot Examples
Description	Mobile Example (Click on image for larger view)	Process Instructions
Program HomePage		The patron will log-on to your site via the mobile device using the the Summer Reader Patron Link provided to the Library. Then they would select their program from the list of options.
Program Login Page		The Patron will then sign-in to the program or sign-up for the program.
Registration Page		If the Patron has not signed up for the program they will complete the registration process based on your Libraries program setup.
Patron HomePage		The Patron HomePage will display the same information as if they were signed into a regular PC. It will display their current program status allow them to submit a review or log entry.
Patron Logging Page		The Patron Logging Page allows a patron to submit a log entry as well as review previous logs.
Patron Review Page		The Patron Review Page allows the Patron to submit reviews based on the information your library requests.

Changes To Advance Security Settings

Objective: This feature gives the Administrator the options to better define User Security. This feature also allows the Administrator to specify patron access for specific programs.

How To Setup/Maintain

Action	Summer Reader Staff Side Path	Screen Shot (Click on image for larger view)	Explanation
Activating Advanced Security	System Maintenance Homepage - System Setup - System Settings - Security Settings - Advanced Security = "YES"		When turning on Advanced Security within Security Settings, this will activate the Security Setup Option within System Settings
Selecting Security Setup	System Maintenance Homepage - System Setup - Security Setup		The Security Setup Option will only appear if Advanced Security is enabled.
Defining Default Staff Roles	System Maintenance Homepage - System Setup - Security Setup - Select Roles/Staff		Default Roles: ADMIN STAFF BASIC VOLUNTEER PATRON
Editing Defined Roles	System Maintenance Homepage - System Setup - Security Setup - Select Role - Select Edit		The Library is able to select the specific level of access by selecting the appropriate description and selecting Access, Read, Add, Edit, or Delete
Deleting Defined Roles	System Maintenance Homepage - System Setup - Security Setup - Select Role - Mark the corresponding box in the Delete column - Select the Delete Button		The Library is able to delete already defined roles with the exception of the Admin role.
Adding New Roles	System Maintenance Homepage - System Setup - Security Setup - Select the Add New Button		Role Name: Defines the new Role Role Description: Library defines in simple text the new role for future reference. Copy Role: Selecting a predefined Role allows the Library a starting pointing when creating a new role. Selecting Role Access: The library is able to select Access, Read, Add, Edit, or Delete for specific access with the corresponding description. Save: Selecting the save button stores the new role within the list of roles
Adding New Patron Roles	System Maintenance - System Setup - Security Setup - Roles Tab - Select Patron Tab		Adding the option to define new patron roles to be program specific
Creating a New Patron Roles	System Maintenance - System Setup - Security Setup - Roles Tab - Select Patron Tab - Select Add New		Role Name: Defines the new Role Role Description: Library defines in simple text the new role for future reference. Copy Role: Selecting a predefined Role allows the Library a starting pointing when creating a new role. Selecting Role Access: The library is able to select Access, Read, Add, Edit, or Delete for specific access with the corresponding description. Save: Selecting the save button stores the new role within the list of roles
Defining System Users	System Maintenance - System Setup - Security Setup - User Tab		System Default Users: ADMIN STAFF BASIC VOLUNTEER PATRON
Adding a New User	System Maintenance - System Setup - Security Setup - User Tab - Select Add New button		Defining Fields: User Name - Define a naming convention for your Library Staff Users Full Name - Staff User Full Name Password - Type the secure password Confirm Password - Re-type the secure password Password Reset - Selecting this will enable the prompt for the Staff Member to change their password at login Email - Type the Staff Members Email Address Role - Select from the drop-down the desired role for this Staff Member

Style Sheets New Look and Feel

Objective: This feature has been enhanced to make editing, adding, and importing style sheets easier.

NOTE: When upgrading to the new version previous style sheets will not be compatible with version 9. You will need to recreate past style sheets using the new configuration.

Page Editor Main Page Explanation:

Page Editor Section	Page Editor Section Visual(select picture to enlarge)	Explanation of Section Fields
Selecting Page Editor		As an Administrator the library will have access to the the Page Editor from the System Maintenance page.
Selecting A Define Program		The Library will select from a list of defined programs to modify the style sheet within the Page Editor.
Select Page		The Select Page will allow the Library to select the Patron Page to make modifications to the Style Sheet. Select Page: This will allow the library to select a specific Patron Page to modify the properties. Home Page Registration Page Logging Page Patron Reviews Page View Reviews Page Signup Confirmation Page Email Login Entry Page Program Selection Page Add Comment Page RSS Selection Page Reading List Page Landing Page Submit Review Page Change Password Page Load Button: This will load the selected page for the library to view as they modify the properties on the patron page. Refresh Button: This field will reload the screen with modifications made in the properties section. Save Button: This field will save all modifications made within the properties section on the selected Patron page.
CSS Selection		CSS Class list the program field names to make modifications to the properties. Header This filed is defining the subsection of fields. This will reflect differently in each page. Fields Once the Library opens the section desired for change. They will then select the field to make the proper property changes in the properties area.
Properties	>	Properties will enable the Library to make modifications to specific fields within the Style Sheet. Properties are different based on the selected field in the CSS Classification area. Tips for Modify Properties: Some of the Properties are tied to a higher level of programming, but making changes will only change this specific page. Example - Most buttons are defined with the same style. Each time the programmer calls a button he will will call the level that defines all the properties. If you the library modify the button on one page it will not change it on another. All properties will need to be modified with CSS code. Example to change a color you will need to use a code like #F0102
Style Sheet View		Style Sheet View was designed to represent the Patron selected page to make modifications and to view the modifications instantly as the library makes changes to the CSS Class fields properties

NoveList® Extension in Review fields

Objective: This feature allows your Summer Reader site to include a link to NoveList® in order to enhance the Reviews section of the patron interface.

Note: You must have Novelist Select for this feature to work.

Setup: Setup for this feature includes 2 areas; Configuring the Novelist® connection in System Settings and enabling the ISBN field in Reviews.

Novelist® Configuration

Log in to the staff side of the program and go to "System Maintenance-->System Settings"
Scroll down to the NoveList® settings area.
Check the 'Yes' button to enable NoveList®.
Enter the profile ID and password for your NoveList® Select account.

Contact novelistselectsupport@ebscohost.com to obtain your profile ID and password for your NoveList Select account, and then enter that information

Enabling ISBN in Reviews

Log in to the staff side of the program and go to "System Maintenance-->Edit Program" and select the program to work with.
Select the Logging Setup button from the top of the page.
Now make sure that the ISBN row is enabled (and required if you want all reviews to show NoveList® information).

Now the patron side reviews page will have the NoveList® information available as expandable tabs on the review listings.

Finally Prize Management Changes

Objective: In this version you are now able to define the specific prize a patron will receive at each prize level. You are even able to define the quantity of the prize.

Scenario: James receives 3 pencils for every 3 books he reads. We now have a way to define that he is getting pencils.

Action	Summer Reader Staff Side Path	Screen Shot (Click on image for larger view)	Explanation
Staff Side Setup
Defining Prizes	System Maintenance - System Setup - Prize Setup		Selecting Prize Setup will enable you to define your Prizes that will be offered during your programs.
Adding a New Prize	System Maintenance - System Setup - Prize Setup - Add New		Defining the following Fields: Prize Name - Place the new defined prized name here. Example Pencils Description - This field is for further defining the prize. Example Red, White, Blue Pencils Save - Saves the above information to the Modify List Below. Note: Don't forget to add each Prize to each Language Tab
Modifying Current Defined Prizes	System Maintenance - System Setup - Prize Setup - Modify Prize List		Defining the following Fields: Select Edit next to the Prize Name or Prize Description Make modifications with in the open text of the selected item Select Save to confirm modifications Note: Remember to make changes to all applicable language tabs
Deleting Current Defined Prizes	System Maintenance - System Setup - Prize Setup - Modify Prize List		Process in Deleting a defined Prize: Select the prize to delete by placing a check mark in the box to the right Select the Delete Button Note: Remember to make changes to all applicable language tabs
Defining Specific Prizes within a Program	System Maintenance - Programs - Select Edit or Add Program - Primary Prize Settings or Secondary Prize Settings		The newly added Prize Configuration stores the conditions for setting up the specific prize selections for this program
Define the Program Prize Levels	System Maintenance - Progams - Select Edit or Add Program - Primary Prize Settings or Secondary Prize Setting - Select Prize Type (Linear, Non-Linear, Daily Goals, Manual)		Select from one of the following Prize Types: Linear Non-Liner Daily Goals Manual
Define Prize Configuration	System Maintenance - Programs - Select Edit or Add Program - Primary Prize Settings or Secondary Prize Settings - Select Prize Configuration NOTE: * This button will not appear if you choose Prize Type "Manual" * You also must have saved your new program with the Prize Type Configuration complete and edit an existing program to have the Prize Configuration Button appear		Selecting this field will enable you to define: Prize Messages Prize Assignment Prize Quantity
Define Prize Message	System Maintenance - Programs - Select Edit or Add Program - Primary Prize Settings or Secondary Prize Settings - Select Prize Configuration Button - Prize Message Tab
Define Prize Assignment	System Maintenance - Programs - Select Edit or Add Program - Primary Prize Settings or Secondary Prize Settings - Select Prize Configuration Button (this will only appear once the program is Saved) - Prize Assignment Tab
Define Prize Quantity	System Maintenance - Programs - Select Edit or Add Program - Primary Prize Settings or Secondary Prize Settings - Select Prize Configuration Button (this will only appear once the program is Saved) - Prize Quantity Tab