SWANcom September 2013

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SWAN ILS Search Update: Three Vendors in Round 2

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Member Libraries & Task Force Groups: The SWAN ILS Committee met last week for two days and reviewed the five vendor proposals in response to the SWAN RFP for its next integrated library system software. The Committee has selected three vendors based on scoring outlined on in our RFP (pages 24 & 25). The three vendors that will be scheduled for software demonstrations will be (listed in alphabetical order): *Equinox Software *SirsiDynix *VTLS Any scoring used within the ILS Committee for the second phase will be set to "zero" so please keep in mind that there are no front runners with the three vendors. All are on equal footing for the next round of the process, which will include feedback from the seven Task Force groups. The dates for the software demonstrations requested Task Force groups to reserve October 3 & 4, October 7 & 8, and October 10 & 11. The vendors attending those dates has not been set as they are being arranged with this announcement. As soon as they are set and the days agendas are prepared you will be able to register for the events in the Library Learning (L2) calendar. Library staff will have an opportunity to attend upon registration and have questions answered during the demonstrations. The vendors Innovative Interfaces and Polaris have been notified about the results of our process. Information on the ILS search can be found online under the Migration Bulletin menu: http://support.swanlibraries.net/news/category/ils-search 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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My Media Mall: New records loaded

by Tony Siciliano

Search subject: My Media Mall 20130923 39 print titles 2 audio titles 41 titles total Tony Siciliano SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5143 Fax: 630.734.5056 tony.siciliano(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:tony.siciliano@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Network Changes Memo #4: New SWAN Website URLS

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Member Libraries & Technology Staff: Please route the attached memo "Network Changes Memo #4: New SWAN Website URLS" to library IT staff. This memo outlines changes to the SWAN website names. Libraries will need to change to the new SWAN domain names, and all of the MLS website names will be retired at the end of October. The following information should be provided to your IT staff and library staff responsible for your library website and computers. Please complete the following transition by Friday, October 18th, 2013, and submit a work survey upon completion. The work survey can be found at: http://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2013-09-18/swan-member-library-action… If you should encounter problems after the transition, or if you have any questions/comments about the transition, please submit a ticket to the SWAN ticket system or contact the SWAN Help Desk directly at 630-734-5153. Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this transition process. We will be posting a progress report webpage on our SWAN support website shortly for libraries to monitor their readiness for the website name changes. This email has been sent to the SWANcom and SWANTech email lists, so please excuse any cross posting. 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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Illinois Century Network (ICN) Maintenance Notice: Tonight 9/18 Midnight

by Aaron Skog

This notice was received by SWAN a moment ago to ICN customers. This notice means that SWAN's websites around midnight may experience some interruption for patrons using WebPAC or Encore from home. 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 Dear ICN Constituent: Illinois Century Network staff will perform network maintenance at our Chicago POP site tonight beginning at 12:01AM Thursday 19 September. The work may cause a brief interruption of your internet service. We anticipate any interruption to be under 30 minutes and regret any inconvenience this may cause your organization. Thank you. Robin Woodsome Illinois Century Network State of Illinois 312.814.9698 HelpDesk (CMC) 800.366.8768 Option 2 robin.woodsome(a)illinos.gov<mailto:robin.woodsome@illinos.gov> www.illinois.net<http://www.illinois.net>

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Media on Demand: New records loaded

by Tony Siciliano

Search subject: Media on Demand 20130918 64 print titles 1 audio title 65 total titles Tony Siciliano SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5143 Fax: 630.734.5056 tony.siciliano(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:tony.siciliano@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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SERIALS/TECHNICAL SERVICES STAFF: List of Serial Titles Requiring a New Record Each Year: 2014

by Tony Siciliano

Attached is a list of serial titles requiring a new title each year, and the record numbers for the 2014 issues. These titles are suppressed from the public until November, but are visible from staff functions. Please let me know if you have any questions. Tony Siciliano SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5143 Fax: 630.734.5056 tony.siciliano(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:tony.siciliano@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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SWAN Board President Memo on ILS Selection

by Aaron Skog

On behalf of Melissa Gardner, SWAN Board President, Library Director of the Broadview Public Library: SWAN Member Library Directors & Staff, Please review the memo titled "SWAN ILS Selection & Approval" which was reviewed during the SWAN Board President report at the SWAN Quarterly meeting held yesterday, September 12th. This memo was included in the SWAN Quarterly meeting packet and presented for discussion. Questions about this memo and the ILS decision process should be directed to the SWAN Board, whose contact information is provided in the memo. Information about the ILS selection can be found under the "Migration Bulletin" menu on the SWAN support website, found here: http://support.swanlibraries.net/news/category/ils-search 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 September Quarterly Meeting Presentation now Online

by Brande Redfield

SWAN Member Libraries: The September 12th Quarterly meeting held at Glenwood Lynwood Public Library now has the Executive Director presentation available online. The link below goes directly to the PowerPoint: http://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2013-09-12/201… Look under the SWAN Quarterly Meeting section if you prefer to right-click download the file: http://support.swanlibraries.net/gov/meetings Highlights include updates on the ILS search, the Network Infrastructure project, and the preparation for the Millennium R2011.1.3 upgrade. Additionally, a review of SWAN's Strategic Plan Progress Report is included. Thank you, 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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Stickney Forest View closed for in-service day today

by Kate Boyle

The Stickney-Forest View Public Library will be closed on Friday, September 13th, for a staff In-Service day. The library will re-open on Saturday, September 14th @ 9 a.m. Kate Boyle SWAN Member Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5162 Fax: 630.734.5056 kate.boyle(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:kate.boyle@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Homewood Pl closed for In service 9/13/13

by Renee Clanton

The Homewood Public Library will be closed on Friday, September 13th for a staff In Service day. The library will re-open on Saturday, September 14th @ 9 a.m. Renee Clanton SWAN Member Services Consultant renee.clanton(a)railslibraries.info Phone: 630.734.5169 Fax: 630.734.5065 Open a ticket >>>>> help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net> SWAN Website >>>>> http://support.swanlibraries.net<http://support.swanlibraries.net/>

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