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SWAN 11/11 Committee of the Whole Presentation Posted
by Aaron Skog 11 Nov '14

11 Nov '14

SWAN Member Libraries: The November Committee of the Whole meeting now has the Executive Director PowerPoint presentations available online. This PowerPoint is *packed* with information about the ILS migration with SirsiDynix. The link below goes directly to the PowerPoint. https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2014-11-11/SW… Our Quarterly meeting is Thursday December 4th at 9:30am at the RAILS Burr Ridge office. This event will be streamed live and recorded. The agenda and packet will be posted in a week or so. 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 titles and items loaded
by Karen Bar 11 Nov '14

11 Nov '14

A new batch of titles and items has been loaded. Subject: My Media Mall 20141111 78 print titles 42 audio titles 120 titles total Karen Bar SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5138 Fax: 630.734.5056 karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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SWAN PR & Marketing - Tools for Migration
by Brande Redfield 11 Nov '14

11 Nov '14

Hello Member Libraries, As mentioned at today's Committee of the Whole meeting, SWAN has formed a PR & Marketing task force to help create marketing materials for both library staff and patrons regarding our upcoming migration. We are working diligently on a variety of materials and have a few things to share. First, if you would like to include a PR blurb into your fall newsletters to patrons, here is a short message that we have created for your use: New Library Catalog Coming This Spring Members who enjoy using the library catalog to find and order books will have a lot more to like, starting this spring. Your Name Library, in connection with other public libraries in the SWAN library consortium, will switch over to a new software system in April 2015. The catalog will be easier to search and will offer many new features to enhance your library experience. Our newsletter and other member communications will provide more details as they become available. Using your library is about to get even better. Other PR tools that will be coming out for you in the coming months: * A clickable migration image for your catalog. When clicked, this image will bring your patron to a SWAN migration FAQ page, which we will continually update as questions arise. * A monthly newsletter for library staff, beginning in January 2015, with pertinent migration info such as training dates, expectations, answers to common questions, and tips to share with patrons. This will be sent to you in a PDF version so that you can share it with your staff electronically or via printed copy. * A monthly bookmark for your patrons, beginning in February 2015. These will be printed by SWAN for distribution by your front desk staff. They will share with patrons the basics of the new system (attractive new features), and other necessary information such as changing logins. * Printable self-check signage about the migration, in case your patrons don't visit the front desk. You can also leave bookmarks by the self-check too if you like. We will make sure to capture any necessary info such as login changes with this signage. If you have any marketing questions for SWAN, including suggestions or requests, please feel free to contact me at any time. 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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eMedia Library: New titles and items loaded
by Karen Bar 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

A new batch of titles and items has been loaded. Search subject: eMedia Library 20141110 13 print titles 5 audio titles 18 titles total Karen Bar SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5138 Fax: 630.734.5056 karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Migration Memo #3: SirsiDynix Mentor now Available
by Kate Boyle 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

SWAN Library Staff: The attached memo outlines the SirsiDynix Mentor self-paced training program for use of SWAN library staff over the course of our migration to Symphony and in the future. The Migration Memo #3 includes information on the creation and management of user accounts, logging into Mentor, and required courses based upon the staff person's role in the library. I will be presenting this information at the Committee of the Whole meeting at the Burr Ridge office tomorrow, Tuesday November 11 at 9:30am. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. 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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My Media Mall: New titles and items loaded
by Karen Bar 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

A new batch of titles and items has been loaded. Subject: My Media Mall 20141110 178 print titles 75 audio titles 253 titles total Karen Bar SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5138 Fax: 630.734.5056 karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Migration Memo #2: Outline of Training Plan
by Aaron Skog 03 Nov '14

03 Nov '14

SWAN Library Staff: The attached memo outlines the SWAN approach to training during our migration from Millennium to the new Symphony ILS. All library directors and managers should review this memo and begin discussions within your library about the content within. The Migration Memo #2 includes recommendations and steps to prepare for the training. I will discuss this more in depth at the Committee of the Whole meeting next week, Tuesday November 11 at 9:30am. That agenda was posted online today and sent out via SWANcom. 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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SWAN Committee of the Whole Meeting: Agenda for 11/11/14
by Brande Redfield 03 Nov '14

03 Nov '14

SWAN Member Libraries: The next 2014 SWAN Committee of the Whole meeting agenda for Tuesday, November 11th at Burr Ridge can be found online here: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2014-11-11/ag… At this meeting we will provide an update on migration, an overview of SirsiDynix Mentor, and cover PR and marketing for migration info. We hope to see you on the 11th at Burr Ridge! 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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