Overview - Training Resources - Promotional Materials - Training Registration
Please Note: Effective June 15, 2025, the Vermont Department of Libraries will no longer offer the Beanstack service to public libraries. Libraries may wish to contact Beanstack directly.
Beanstack provides a mobile-friendly site for local families to participate in reading-based initiatives, including summer reading, early literacy initiatives, and bookclubs for teens and adults. Patrons have access tools to log their reading, complete activities, and earn digital badges. For staff, Beanstack makes it easy to register patrons, view reading and activity participation, and produce extensive reports.
Vermont Libraries Beanstack URL is https://vermont.beanstack.org/
Features include:
- Custom, mobile-responsive site for patrons
- Family, classroom, and group registration
- Concurrent reading programs system
- Virtual points and badge system
- Reading logging system
- Book reviews system
- Administrative tools for staff to provide patron service
- Library staff “Add Reader” and “Find A Person” system
- Prize and drawings system
- Reading lists and learning track system and templates
- Data reports and insights for admins
Training Resources:
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Beanstack Help Video: Adding account creators and readers (YouTube video)
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Beanstack Help Video: Finding and editing an account or reader (YouTube video)
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Setting Up a Raffle (PDF)
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From Beanstack:
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Beanstack: Help Center for Libraries: This a searchable page with tons of helpful information for all things Beanstack.
Recorded BeanstackEDU Training Sessions: Archive of recorded info sessions that go deeper into one element or topic.
Beanstack User Group – facebook: This is private facebook group of library Beanstack administrators who share helpful tips and help answer questions.
Recorded Sales Demo: Here's a good overview of Beanstack. Just note this is a sales video and there may be some features shown that are not part of our service plan.
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Promotional Materials:General Sign-up Promotional Materials
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- Signing up for Beanstack Using Website: Facebook/Instagram (PNG) How to sign up for Beanstack online.png
- Signing up for Beanstack Using Mobile App: Flyer (PDF) Facebook/Instagram (PNG)
Training Sessions for Library Staff:
Recorded sessions:
- 5/03/22: Vermont Beanstack Summer Prep - 1 hour and 2 minutes (Recording)
- 1/20/21: Beanstack Orientation and Overview - 58 minutes (Recording)
- 1/21/21: Beanstack Promotion and Patron Experience - 59 minutes (Recording)
- 5/13/21: Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge Overview - 59 minutes (Recording)