Good morning, SWAN Member Libraries:
We've made a few tweaks to the Novelist YouTube video posted yesterday to highlight some additional features. The new link has been added to the original email below. Alternatively, you can access the Novelist news announcement on the SWAN Support Homepage below.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2014-09-12/novelist-select-enhanced-…
Should you have any questions or difficulty accessing the links, please contact SWAN Member Services at 630-734-5153.
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: swancom-bounces(a)list.swanlibraries.net [mailto:swancom-bounces@list.swanlibraries.net] On Behalf Of Kate Boyle
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 3:40 PM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: [SWANcom] Novelist Select enhanced content to be added to SWAN catalog Sept. 22nd
Everyone -
Beginning on Sept. 22nd Novelist Select enhanced content will be added to the SWAN Catalog. Attached is a document highlighting the enhancement for your library staff. In addition to this documentation, we have uploaded to our SWAN YouTube Channel a short presentation for your patrons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcSMFwztc_4 . This video is available now. There will be a link to this presentation from within the catalog implemented on the morning of the Sept. 22nd.
This enhanced content is being provided as part of RAILS support for SWAN and as such is free to all SWAN members. Before adding this content to the current OPAC, SWAN made certain that the Novelist Select product is supported by SirsiDynix and will be available in SirsiDynix Enterprise interface. Enjoy!
If you should have any questions, don't hesitate to contact SWAN Member Services at 630-734-5153.
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
Everyone -
Beginning on Sept. 22nd Novelist Select enhanced content will be added to the SWAN Catalog. Attached is a document highlighting the enhancement for your library staff. In addition to this documentation, we have uploaded to our SWAN YouTube Channel a short presentation for your patrons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Sm0Qh4fVzs . This video is available now. There will be a link to this presentation from within the catalog implemented on the morning of the Sept. 22nd.
This enhanced content is being provided as part of RAILS support for SWAN and as such is free to all SWAN members. Before adding this content to the current OPAC, SWAN made certain that the Novelist Select product is supported by SirsiDynix and will be available in SirsiDynix Enterprise interface. Enjoy!
If you should have any questions, don't hesitate to contact SWAN Member Services at 630-734-5153.
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
SWAN Libraries:
The September 4th Quarterly meeting is now available for online viewing using our YouTube channel. This is the now infamous meeting run as the "SWAN Show" in talk show format. Hosted by Aaron Skog, with guests Rebecca Malinowski, Kate Boyle, Karen Bar, Steven Schlewitt, and a special visit with Anne Kozak, SWAN Board member and director of the Thomas Ford Memorial Library. The meeting was introduced by Rich Wolff, SWAN Board President and Library Director at the Tinley Park Public Library.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2014-09-10/september-2014-quarterly-…
Enjoy the show! Feel free to leave comments.
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
Please share with appropriate personnel
Everyone-
Attached is a reminder regarding the importance of every SWAN library and their role in the successful migration of SWAN to SirsiDynix.
Just an update on some general information on training -
We have over 1,800 staff members at our libraries to be trained in various aspects of the SirsiDynix software. All of these SWAN library staff members will have access to the online training component "Mentor" beginning in early November. Workshops throughout the membership on various modules will begin in February and continue through March. We will be announcing more specifics about training as dates and venues are firmed up. Realizing that weather could be a factor in February, training will also be delivered via webinars and YouTube tutorials. We will be using SWANcom as our main communication channel and will be announcing more migration information as it develops. Stay tuned....
If you should have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
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
The Richton Park Public library is now scheduled to re-open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday September 27, 2014 at the new location:
22310 Latonia Lane, Richton Park
Thank you, Renee
Renee Clanton
SWAN Member Services Consultant
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5169
Fax: 630.734.5056
renee.clanton(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:renee.clanton@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net
Everyone-
The Patron Block Table has been updated to reflect the following changes in limits for Chicago Public Library patrons (Ptype 216) at all SWAN libraries. These changes have been made at the request of CPL.
Max owed: 10.00 (changed from $1.00)
Max items: 50 (changed from 30)
Max holds: 3 (no change)
Item category A: 10 (changed from 6)
Item category B: 0 (changed from 6)
Item category C: 10 (changed from 6)
Item category D: 0 (changed from 6)
If you have questions, please contact Renee Clanton (630-734-5169).
Renee Clanton
SWAN Member Services Consultant
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5169
Fax: 630.734.5056
renee.clanton(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:renee.clanton@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net
SWAN Member Library Directors and Administrators:
Just a reminder that the SWAN Quarterly will be held at the Burr Ridge office tomorrow (Thursday) at 9:30am.
We hope you'll join us on-location, but if you're unable, the event will be streamed live at the link below.
http://live.railslibraries.info/
Should you encounter any issues with the live stream, please contact our help desk at 630.734.5153, or email livestream(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:livestream@swanlibraries.net>.
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: swancom-bounces(a)list.swanlibraries.net [mailto:swancom-bounces@list.swanlibraries.net] On Behalf Of Brande Redfield
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2014 1:37 PM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: [SWANcom] SWAN Quarterly Meeting at Burr Ridge - Agenda & Packet for 9/4 Now Online
SWAN Member Library Directors and Administrators:
The September SWAN Quarterly agenda is now posted:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2014-09-04/ag…
Meeting packet (6 pages):
https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2014-09-04/pa…
We are also hosting a Director and Administrator's Orientation to follow the Quarterly meeting, also at Burr Ridge. Though this event is planned to help welcome new library leaders to SWAN and provide them an overview of the organization, everyone is welcome to attend! If you would like to attend, please register on L2 so that we know how many to expect: http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=17842
We hope to see you at Burr Ridge on Thursday!
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
On behalf of Stickney-Forest View Library:
As of September 1st, 2014, the Stickney-Forest View Public Library District has changed its Saturday hours from 9:00am-3:00pm to 9:00am-5:00pm in response to community feedback. We are also proud to announce that as of September 15th, 2014, the Library will commence outreach programming at the Stickney Department of Health Facility - Central Location in cooperation with The Stickney Township. This facility is located at 4949S Long Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Please check our website at www.sfvpld.org<http://www.sfvpld.org> for program details.
Heather E. Shlah, Director