Hello SWAN Board—
The sale of SirsiDynix was announced this week, and I had a regularly scheduled meeting with our SirsiDynix Library Relations Manager yesterday and to summarize:
* The previous ownership was in place for around 10 years, so some change was expected
* As noted below, the new ownership is in perpetuity
* The BLUEcloud Accelerate funding initiative will continue
* The sale does not change anything as far as our library membership is concerned
It is interesting to note that this new owner Harris is owned by a larger company Constellation Software, which owns a sister company to Harris called Volaris. The library software companies BiblioCommons and EnvisionWare are owned by Volaris, so there is some connection there, but it might not mean much.
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
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My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
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From: SirsiDynix Support Center <sdsc(a)sirsidynix.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 12:45 PM
To: Aaron Skog <aaron(a)swanlibraries.net>
Subject: [SirsiDynix] Exciting Company Announcement
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Dear SirsiDynix Customers,
I have some exciting news to share!
It is my pleasure to announce the closing of the acquisition of SirsiDynix by N. Harris Computer Corporation (Harris), a subsidiary of Constellation Software. Moving forward, SirsiDynix will continue to operate as a stand-alone business within the Harris group of specialized software companies. We’ll certainly have more information to share in the coming weeks, but for now, here are the key points that you should know.
This acquisition marks the end of the private equity ownership era for SirsiDynix. Harris and its Constellation affiliates are permanent acquirers. The businesses acquired by Harris do not get sold - in part or in whole - once they are part of the Harris family. This is very good news for all SirsiDynix customers. This means all business strategies and decisions are focused on long-term success rather than short-term objectives.
And very importantly, Harris is fully committed to the recently-announced BC Accelerate product investment and intends to continue with that exciting initiative. SirsiDynix, under Harris, will continue to innovate and deliver on the product roadmap developed over time with extensive customer input. And rest assured, that the same people who helped you with your projects and issues previously will be the same people who will assist you going forward.
This acquisition will not affect any partnerships, product integrations or other company initiatives currently in place. If anything, we anticipate being even a stronger partner to the library community and enhancing our leadership position as we benefit from the financial strength of our new owners. Harris is patient, deliberate, and invests consistently and incrementally over the long term to achieve the best possible outcomes for their customers. This means that SirsiDynix will be managed to endure and thrive for decades to come.
We look forward to building a wonderful future together that includes our new friends at Harris, our exceptional employees, and especially you, our valued customers.
Warm regards,
Bill
sdsc(a)sirsidynix.com<mailto:sdsc@sirsidynix.com> | https://support.sirsidynix.com
Hello SWAN board reps-
The Board meeting agenda and packet for Friday's meeting at Blue Island Public Library are now posted.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/94479
This meeting will have the following business.
* Novelist Select subscription recommendation
* SWAN FY26 budget & fees draft
* SWAN Circulation policy revision approval
I also wanted to let you know our office move is complete! We have a final test with the fire department to complete on Thursday before we can begin officially using it.
See you on Friday!
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
915 Harger Road, Suite 260, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
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Hello SWAN Board reps-
We have the agenda and packet for Friday's meeting ready for you.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/94474
We will meet again at Tinley Park Public Library in the boardroom on the second floor.
If you have any questions about anything in the meeting packet, please let me know!
Regards,
Aaron
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
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Hello SWAN Board reps-
The SWAN Finance Committee (Colleen, Jesse, and Samantha) will be meeting via Zoom on Thursday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. to review the first draft of the SWAN FY26 budget and membership fees.
The agenda and packet are linked below. The Zoom link is on the agenda and first page of the packet.
SWAN Finance Committee Meeting | SWAN Library Services<https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/94751>
I will have the SWAN Board meeting agenda and packet ready for you next week. I just wanted to let everyone know we have arranged a meeting, and this is our first review of the budget.
Regards,
Aaron
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hi SWAN Board reps-
The agenda and packet for this Friday's meeting at Tinley Park Public Library is now available.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/94473
We have an update for you about the discontinued use of our long serving vendor MARCIVE (the company is shutting down) and a replacement service. There is also a recommended update for our membership policy Requirements for Cataloging Libraries.
I hope to see you all on Friday!
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hello SWAN Board reps-
The agenda and packet for Friday's meeting is now posted. This month includes two sets of financial statements to approve-July and August. In addition, we have feedback from the SWAN Expo included in the packet. Due to the reports, Expo feedback, and memos, the packet is 78 pages long.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/94472
The Environmental Scan Task Force will meet immediately after the regular board meeting concludes. This meeting will review responses to the survey, which might be of interest to all of you. The agenda and packet are located on the webpage below.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/94657
The meeting will be held at Glen Ellyn Public Library in the board meeting room on the top level of the library. I always enjoy the view from there!
Regards,
Aaron
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hello SWAN Board reps—
I will be sending out updates for your calendars shortly with the following meeting dates and locations. We might change some of these at some point since we did not schedule any for Colleen at Homewood. 😉
Friday, July 19, 2024
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
SWAN headquarters
Friday, August 16, 2024
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
Canceled
Thursday, September 5, 2024
SWAN Quarterly Meeting
Oak Brook Public Library
Friday, September 20, 2024
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Friday, October 18, 2024
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
Tinley Park Public Library
Friday, November 22, 2024
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
Tinley Park Public Library
Thursday, December 5, 2024
SWAN Quarterly Meeting
Oak Brook Public Library
Friday, December 20, 2024
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
Blue Island Public Library
Friday, January 24, 2025
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
Blue Island Public Library
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Committee of the Whole meeting (virtual)
Zoom meeting
Friday, February 21, 2025
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Thursday, March 6, 2025
SWAN Quarterly Meeting
Oak Brook Public Library
Friday, March 21, 2025
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
Roselle Public Library District
Friday, April 18, 2025
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
Roselle Public Library District
Friday, May 23, 2025
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
Palos Heights Public Library
Thursday, June 5, 2025
SWAN Quarterly Meeting
Oak Brook Public Library
Friday, June 20, 2025
Regular SWAN Board Meeting
Midlothian Public Library
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> • 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> • catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hello SWAN Board members-
The agenda and packet for this week's meeting is now posted. The meeting will be held at SWAN headquarters at 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/94470
User Experience Manager Tara Wood will present her research into online patron registration options at the meeting, and you can read over her report in the packet. I suggest we have Tara present at the September 5th Quarterly meeting, and I have included that topic on the draft agenda.
The search for a financial auditor is complete, and we recommend signing a two-year agreement with Lauterbach & Amen. They were the lowest cost proposal in addition to being great to work with.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hello SWAN Board reps-
The agenda and packet for Friday's meeting are now available. The meeting will be held at Midlothian Public Library. This is a fairly light agenda and has a closed session for my annual review.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/94469
If you have any questions about the meeting, please let me know.
Regards,
Aaron
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
