SWAN Board,
I thought you might want to see the email written by the Batavia Public Library Director George Scheetz and sent to his library staff.
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * (630)734-5122
SWAN Library Services
125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
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From: George H. Scheetz [mailto:gscheetz@bataviapubliclibrary.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 3:58 PM
Subject: SWAN
Hi Folks...
At its regular meeting yesterday evening, the Board of Library Trustees authorized the Batavia Public Library to join SWAN as a member library.
In particular, the Board adopted "An Ordinance Providing for the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Authorizing Membership in the System Wide Automated Network (SWAN)" (Ordinance 2016-007), which, in effect, approved an "Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the System Wide Automated Network ('SWAN') and Authorizing Membership in SWAN."
The SWAN Board will take action to accept Batavia's membership-and the membership of the other LINC member libraries-in early 2017. As noted previously, the proposed merger of LINC with SWAN (System Wide Automated Network) will culminate in the dissolution of LINC in 2018.
I recommended (to the Board) approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with SWAN for the following reasons:-
* LINC is no longer sustainable and will dissolve in mid-2018, regardless of any action taken by Batavia.
* In the absence of LINC, Batavia has two options: (1) stand alone, which is not a fiscally viable option, or (2) join another consortium.
* SWAN is the best and most practical option for Batavia, for reasons of geography, support services, and cost. (Batavia's costs will decrease as a result of a migration to SWAN.)
* SWAN is an LLSAP and receives a variety of grants from the Illinois State Library (via RAILS). LINC is not an LLSAP and thus is not eligible for Illinois State Library grants.
* LINC is applying (on behalf of its member libraries) for membership grants from SWAN to cover the shared costs of migration, such as migration fees assessed by SirsiDynix.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Batavia's patrons will have access to over 10.5 million items in nearly 100 libraries.
Best regards,
George
P.S. Supplementary Information:-
* The "system" in System Wide Automated Network was originally the Suburban Library System, which (in 2004) merged with the Chicago Library System to form the Metropolitan Library System. In 2011, the Metropolitan Library System merged with four other systems to form the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS).
* The Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) was formed in 2011 through the merger of the Alliance Library System (ALS), the DuPage Library System (DLS), the Metropolitan Library System (MLS), the North Suburban Library System (NSLS), and the Prairie Area Library System (PALS).
* Each system operated its own LLSAP (Local Library System Automation Program)-or integrated library system (ILS)-which were (and still are) eligible for grants from the Illinois State Library. Nearly 25 years ago, Batavia and several other public libraries left MAGIC (Multitype Automation Group in Cooperation), the LLSAP operated by the DuPage Library System, to form LINC (Library Integrated Network Consortium), which was organized on 26 November 1991.
* SWAN is an LLSAP and receives a variety of grants from the Illinois State Library (via RAILS). LINC is not an LLSAP and thus is not eligible for Illinois State Library grants.
"You must do what you think you cannot do. "-Eleanor Roosevelt
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George H. Scheetz
Director
Batavia Public Library District
SWAN Board,
The individual library approval process is underway, and I thought you might like to see the decision of the 22 libraries in LINC and MAGIC so far. Geneva Public Library may vote tonight. As a reminder the libraries have until December 31 to decide.
*YES* Batavia Public Library District
*YES* Bensenville Community Public Library District
Bensenville Elementary School District #2
Bloomingdale Public Library
Carol Stream Public Library
Geneva Public Library District
*YES* Glen Ellyn Public Library
Itasca Community Library
Kaneville Public Library District
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
National University of Health Sciences
Oak Brook Public Library
Poplar Creek Public Library District
Saint Charles Public Library District
Saint Patrick Catholic School
Sugar Grove Public Library District
Theosophical Society in America
Town and Country Public Library District
Villa Park Public Library
West Chicago Public Library District
*NO* Wheaton Academy
Wood Dale Public Library District
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * (630)734-5122
SWAN Library Services
125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
swanlibraries.net<https://www.swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Board Members:
The Friday, September 16th board meeting packet is now available for you:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2016-09-16/pa…
The packet is 47 pages long. In this packet we've included a draft copy of the white paper regarding the SWAN Futures project, and a brief update post-review of the SWAN bylaws. We mostly have Discussion Items to cover this month so I am hopeful that the meeting will not run terribly long - therefore, no lunch is planned.
See you all on Friday!
Brande Overbey
Operations Manager
Please make a note of my new email address and direct phone line:
brande(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:brande@swanlibraries.net> * (630)326-7104
SWAN Library Services
125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
swanlibraries.net<https://www.swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hello all,
Today a few of us traveled out to our new office space to meet with the construction crew and John, our general contractor at Albrite Construction. As you can see by the photos below, they are really moving! We will still plan on a hopeful mid-October move. He will have a firm timeline for us by the middle of next week, after inspections.
SWAN staff, I have sent out a Save the Date for Friday, 10/7 to go tour our new space together and then have a group lunch afterwards, since the schedule looks clear and our walls, carpeting, and maybe even furniture will be set up by then. Details to follow for that event.
SWAN Board, I think there is a very real chance that next Friday's meeting might be your last board meeting in Burr Ridge EVER!
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Aaron near the soon-to-be kitchen and break room area. Coffee machine goes right here.
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Open space for cubicle area (yes, real windows!)
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Framing for a private office and an open area.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Brande Overbey
Operations Manager
Please make a note of my new email address and direct phone line:
brande(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:brande@swanlibraries.net> * (630)326-7104
SWAN Library Services
125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
swanlibraries.net<https://www.swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hi SWAN Board Representatives:
(The SWAN Board list was having problems this morning, so forgive me if you received this duplicate email.)
Kristina Howard emailed on Thursday last week to regret that she will have to step down from the SWAN Board effective immediately. She is leaving Prairie State College.
I will consult with David about the next board meeting on how to proceed. There can be an appointment for both Anne and Kristina's vacated spots. The revised SWAN Bylaws allow for this rather than have a special election.
Term lengths for all SWAN Board reps are listed here:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/content/swan-board-committees
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * (630)734-5122
SWAN Library Services
125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
swanlibraries.net<https://www.swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
