August 2014 - SWANcom - swanlibraries.net

*Action Required: Please update L2 accounts by Friday, August 22nd *
by Rebecca Malinowski 11 Aug '14

11 Aug '14

*Action Required: Please update L2 accounts by Friday, August 22nd * As SWAN staff complete the profiling process, we are continuing to plan the training program. In addition to instructor-led training, library staff will have access to SirsiDynix Mentor, an online learning portal. Through SirsiDynix Mentor, staff can take self-paced online training courses on Symphony, Enterprise, and other SirsiDynix products. We will use the L2 directory to create training accounts for library staff members. Mentor will be a valuable training resource, and we want to be sure that all staff who will use Symphony or Enterprise have access. Please update your L2 account by August 29th. Individuals may create their own L2 accounts, or L2 accounts may be managed by a library director or their designee. Administrators, please review your library's L2 accounts by August 29th and: * Remove accounts for staff no longer with the library * Create accounts for library staff not listed. If you have questions about L2 account creation and maintenance, please refer to the RAILS documentation, available at https://www.railslibraries.info/l2help/account For directors: https://www.railslibraries.info/sites/default/files/l2addstaffnew.pdf For individuals: https://www.railslibraries.info/sites/default/files/l2createaccountnew.pdf For questions about training or the migration process, please email MigrationHelp(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:MigrationHelp@swanlibraries.net>. Rebecca Malinowski SWAN Special Projects Coordinator 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5157 Fax: 630.734.5056 rebecca.malinowski(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:rebecca.malinowski@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Reminder: SWAN RFID Workshop - Thursday, August 14th
by Steven Schlewitt 11 Aug '14

11 Aug '14

SWAN Member Libraries and Information Technology Staff: There's still space available at SWAN's RFID workshop this Thursday! We hope you'll join us for the whole event, but you're welcome to stop by for any of the individual sessions listed below. Please note that during the lunch intermission, lunch will not be served, but attendees are welcome to bring a lunch to store in our refrigerators or visit the local restaurants during that time. Workshop Agenda: 10:00am-11:00am Presentation: What is RFID? Steven Schlewitt, SWAN IT Manager 11:10am-12:00pm Demo: Tagging Your Library Steve Kraus, Envisionware 12pm-1:30pm Lunch Intermission 1:30pm-2:00pm Demo: RFID in SWAN Libraries Steven Schlewitt, SWAN IT Manager 2:00pm-3:00pm Panel: RFID SWAN Member Libraries Ahren Sievers, Dale Galiniak, Ian Nosek, Melanie Mertz, Stephanie Carlile If you plan on attending at any point, please be sure to register in L2 at the following link... http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=17993 See you at the workshop! Steven Schlewitt SWAN IT Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5130 Fax: 630.734.5056 steven.schlewitt(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:steven.schlewitt@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net From: Steven Schlewitt Sent: Thursday, July 3, 2014 3:26 PM To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net; swantech(a)list.swanlibraries.net Subject: Register Now: SWAN RFID Workshop - Thursday, August 14th SWAN Member Libraries and Information Technology Staff: Please join us for the SWAN RFID Workshop on Thursday, August 14th in the Main Meeting Room at the Burr Ridge office from 10am-3pm (with an intermission for lunch). Topics to be covered throughout the day include: * What is RFID? o Technologies and Industry Trends * Existing RFID configurations in SWAN Libraries o Data models in-place, types of tags and hardware within SWAN * Vendor Guest Speaker from Envisionware o How to tag or retag your collection * Member Library Experiences with RFID implementations o Member Library Q&A Panel Space will be limited, so please be sure to register early on L2 at the link below... http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=17993 Please let me know if you have questions about the event. We hope to see you there! Steven Schlewitt SWAN IT Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5130 Fax: 630.734.5056 steven.schlewitt(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:steven.schlewitt@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Homewood closed for in-service
by Kate Boyle 07 Aug '14

07 Aug '14

Everyone- The Homewood Public Library will be closed on Friday, August 8th for an All Staff In-Service. Homewood will re-open on Saturday the 9th at 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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Illinois State Library Proposed Rules to the Library System Act: Library Director Comment Encouraged
by Aaron Skog 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

SWAN Library Directors & Administrators: Forgive me for any cross-posting. The Illinois State Library is proposing rules changes to the Library System Act, and there is currently a public comment process available online. Refer to this URL: http://illibrarysystemstandards.wordpress.com/multitype-library-system-admi… If you have not taken a look at the proposed changes, I would encourage you to do so and to also read the comments that many of your colleagues have already left. There are some significant changes being proposed, and they are worthy of your time. This public comment phase ends on Monday, August 18th. My understanding of the next steps are as follows: 1. The draft rules changes (with possible changes based on the public comment period included) will be presented to the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee (ISLAC) in September. Here is a link to information about ISLAC: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/about/committees/comm… 2. After the committee's approval, it will go to the General Assembly's Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR). Information in RAILS E-News was shared today about this process: http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=aa35942047… RAILS Executive Director Dee Brennan has critiqued the proposed changes in her blog: https://www.railslibraries.info/director-blog/20140723/system-rules-changes… AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, I have attached a RAILS document titled "Detailed Analysis of Proposed Changes to Administrative Rules" sent to the RAILS Directors-Only email community. The RAILS comments in the document are very insightful and provide a detailed analysis of the proposed changes. My apologies again for any cross-posting of information. I would encourage discussion at the SWAN Committee of the Whole meeting next week Tuesday at Tinley Park Public Library. 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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Media On Demand: New titles loaded
by Karen Bar 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Search subject: Media On Demand 20140805 114 print titles 25 audio titles 139 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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Prairie Trails Public Library Flooring Project - Library will be CLOSED 08/07/14 - 09/14/14
by Aaron Skog 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Library Flooring Project - LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED Prairie Trails Public Library District will be undergoing an extensive flooring replacement project. It will be inclusive of approximately 90% of the library; involving the circulation, youth, adult and staff departments. more details Dates of Closure: August 7 -September 13, 2014 Last day open to the public before project begins: Wednesday, August 6 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. First day open to the public after project ends: Monday, September 15 - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. During this time: . Drop box stays closed . No renewal or editing of patron cards at any library . No inter-library loans . No inter-library loan renewals at any library . Materials MAY be returned at other RAILS libraries (NOT Chicago or Green Hills Public Library District libraries) . PTPLD loan materials MAY be renewed ONLINE or at another RAILS library. (Please note not all materials are renewable.) Sheri Starr Assistant Director Prairie Trails Public Library District 8449 Moody Avenue Burbank, IL 60459 708-430-3688 (voice) 708-430-5596 (fax) www.prairietrailslibrary.org

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Updated Agenda for Tuesday 8/12 Committee of the Whole Meeting
by Brande Redfield 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Member Libraries: An updated agenda for next Tuesday's meeting can now be found here- https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2014-08-12/ag… (only the header was updated; content is still the same if you have already printed). Have a great day! 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 Committee of the Whole Meeting: Agenda for 8/12/14
by Brande Redfield 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

SWAN Member Libraries: The next 2014 SWAN Committee of the Whole meeting agenda for Tuesday, August 12th at Tinley Park Library can now be found online here: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2014-08-12/ag… We will provide an update on the ILS migration process/prep to date, as well as the finalized voting results for the white paper recommendations. We hope to see you next Tuesday at Tinley Park! 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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South Holland Public Library Closed Friday 8/8
by Aaron Skog 04 Aug '14

04 Aug '14

On behalf of Meg Klinkow Hartmann, Library Director: South Holland Public Library will be closed for Staff In Service Day all August 8th. 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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Reminder: Library Policies due August 7th
by Rebecca Malinowski 04 Aug '14

04 Aug '14

A quick reminder that SWAN is still collecting library policy information to help us configure Symphony. Thank you for the responses we've already received-over 60% of libraries have already completed the survey. Not sure if your library has responded? Visit https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2014-07-25/action-required-survey-li… to check your library's status and access the survey. We appreciate your patience and participation as we work through the migration process. If you have questions about this or other aspects of the project, please email us at MigrationHelp(a)swanlibraries.net. Rebecca Malinowski SWAN Special Projects Coordinator 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5157 Fax: 630.734.5056 rebecca.malinowski(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:rebecca.malinowski@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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