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FW: RAILS & SWAN Closed Monday Feb 2
by Rich Wolff 02 Feb '15

02 Feb '15

Hi All, Not to be the Grinch, but this (RAILS closing) is another reason why we need to be housed in our facility with the ability to stay open on the decision of our Executive Director and the Board President. Rich Richard A. Wolff Administrator Tinley Park Public Library (708) 845-5718 rwolff(a)tplibrary.org From: swancom-bounces(a)list.swanlibraries.net [mailto:swancom-bounces@list.swanlibraries.net] On Behalf Of Aaron Skog Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 7:13 AM To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net Subject: [SWANcom] RAILS & SWAN Closed Monday Feb 2 SWAN Libraries: RAILS has closed the Burr Ridge location where SWAN is headquartered. SWAN staff will stay home today. Our support number will be monitored for only emergency situations by our answering service, as it is on weekends. You can refer to our support website for details on our Help Desk ticket system, or Forms used to report standard Millennium tasks (Broken Hold, Locked Record, etc.). https://support.swanlibraries.net/ Stay warm and safe! Aaron Skog SWAN Executive Director 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5122 Fax: 630.734.5056 aaron.skog(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:aaron.skog@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Feb 20th Meeting
by Rich Wolff 28 Jan '15

28 Jan '15

Hi All, David and Roger will not be at the Feb 20th meeting so I just wanted to make sure that we had a quorum. If you will not be attending, please write me back to let me know. Thanks, Rich Richard A. Wolff Administrator Tinley Park Public Library (708) 845-5718 rwolff(a)tplibrary.org

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SWAN Board 1/16/15 Meeting Packet Posted
by Brande Redfield 13 Jan '15

13 Jan '15

SWAN Board Members: The Friday 1/16 meeting packet is now available for you: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2015-01-16/pa… The meeting packet is 33 pages long. Included is more budget, ecommerce, RAILS overlay, and Pick Up Anywhere excitement (in case you didn't get enough at today's COW). The meeting shouldn't run past noon so we're not planning a lunch, but you know the drill! :) See you Friday, Brande Redfield SWAN Office Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5164 Fax: 630.734.5056 brande.redfield(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:brande.redfield@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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RAILS Overlay Focus Groups
by Aaron Skog 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

I have picked "Wednesday, March 18, 2015 1:00 PM" as final time block for the "RAILS Overlay Focus Groups." We will share this date on Tuesday at the COW, and discuss in further detail at the SWAN Board meeting on who should attend. (Sheila was the only board member unavailable) Aaron

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ICV Partners Acquires SirsiDynix
by Aaron Skog 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

SWAN Board, The ownership of SirsiDynix has changed. Prior to today, SirsiDynix was owned by Vista Equity Partners. http://www.sirsidynix.com/blog/2015/01/07/icv-partners-acquires-sirsidynix I have no opinion on this yet, other than with new ownership, it is possible that the CEO could change. This happened with Innovative, and even more extensively where all of the III "C level" positions (CEO, CIO, CTO, etc.) changed as well. But that was more due to Jerry Kline exiting as an owner and president of the board. If you have questions, please give me a call. Aaron Skog SWAN Executive Director 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5122 Fax: 630.734.5056 aaron.skog(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:aaron.skog@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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RAILS Overlay Project: Phase Two Focus Group Date Poll
by Aaron Skog 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

SWAN Board, Next week at the Tuesday Committee of the Whole meeting and then Friday at the SWAN Board meeting we will discuss what is called "phase two" of the RAILS Overlay Project. This project has been a component of the RAILS Consortia Committee. Phase two of the project involves putting together some focus groups within each consortium to identify organizational factors such as governance, administration, finance, staff workload, and resource sharing policies and viewpoints that will affect the success of the project. It will be facilitated by Eric Craymer of Growth Management Consulting, Inc. Eric has experience with a similar project in Michigan, called MelCat. I have attached the overview of the Overlay Project. Below is a meeting date poll to help us determine if any SWAN Board members could be available on four dates in March. Please fill this out as it will help us determine a date we can share at the COW next week. http://doodle.com/uqbsbqabuqy7nyss Having all 7 board members attend is not our intention. Aaron Skog SWAN Executive Director 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5122 Fax: 630.734.5056 aaron.skog(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:aaron.skog@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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PR Team Notes from 12/16/14
by Brande Redfield 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

For your perusal. Brande Redfield SWAN Office Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5164 Fax: 630.734.5056 brande.redfield(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:brande.redfield@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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SWAN Board Packet Update & Attendance Tomorrow
by Aaron Skog 18 Dec '14

18 Dec '14

SWAN Board, I received a few phone calls from board members about the Exhibit C9 document, *SWAN Five Year Reserves Plan*. I took it upon myself to fix the confusing parts of the document and brought in the current FY15 reserves plan. So please review the attached *6 Year Reserves Plan*, and toss out the C9 page in the packet. Also, Sheila has the flu and will not be able to attend the meeting. Jim is also unable to attend. If any of you cannot attend tomorrow, please let me know by the end of business today so we can make sure that we will have a quorum. PDF file attached. Regards, Aaron Aaron Skog SWAN Executive Director 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5122 Fax: 630.734.5056 aaron.skog(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:aaron.skog@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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New Libraries Approved
by Aaron Skog 16 Dec '14

16 Dec '14

SWAN Board, This afternoon we crossed the 2/3 membership threshold of 51 libraries voting yes for Lansing and Franklin Park. I intend to leave the electronic ballot up, but it is only to achieve unanimous participation. If you think we should make the announcement and take down the voting ballot, lets discuss this on Friday at the scheduled board meeting. Aaron Skog SWAN Executive Director 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5122 Fax: 630.734.5056 aaron.skog(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:aaron.skog@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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SWAN Board 12/19/14 Meeting Packet Posted
by Brande Redfield 15 Dec '14

15 Dec '14

SWAN Board Members: The Friday 12/19 meeting packet is now available for you: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2014-12-19/pa… The meeting packet is 39 pages long. Included in the packet is the FY16 budget draft and other administrative documents. We do not anticipate this meeting going past lunch, so no lunch will be provided. Don't forget to wear your ugly sweater if you have one! :P See you on Friday, Brande Redfield SWAN Office Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5164 Fax: 630.734.5056 brande.redfield(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:brande.redfield@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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