SWAN Member Libraries,
The December Quarterly agenda and packet for the meeting on Thursday, December 5th at 10 a.m. in now available to you.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/19_12_05/6532…
This is a large packet-- 180 pages! It has the report from the Clarity Task Force with our shared diagnosis related to our strategic plan objective 1. The packet also has the BLUEcloud Acquisitions Pilot report, which will be of interest to all SWAN libraries wondering what an official software pilot is like (hint: a lot of work!) and what tantalizing future we have with the new acquisitions system!
Since it is the end of the year, I have included a written report on our strategic activities.
Lastly, the SWAN Board will update everyone on the past few months research on converting SWAN to a 501(c)3 type not-for-profit. We have included several legal findings in the packet, which will be referenced at the meeting next week.
We will live-stream the event for those that wish to join us online. The GoToMeeting URL is on the agenda.
Have a great holiday! See you all next week,
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
The Carol Stream Public Library will be closing at 5:00pm for the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday November 27th.
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
Email: help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>
Phone: 844-SWANLIB (844-792-6542)
https://support.swanlibraries.net<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>
The La Grange Public Library will be closing early for the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday, November 27th.
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
Email: help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>
Phone: 844-SWANLIB (844-792-6542)
https://support.swanlibraries.net<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>
The Frankfort Public Library District will be closed for the remainder of the day (November 27th) due to a power outage.
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
Email: help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>
Phone: 844-SWANLIB (844-792-6542)
https://support.swanlibraries.net/
The Midlothian Public Library will be closed for the remainder of the day (November 27th) due to damage sustained from high winds.
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
Email: help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>
Phone: 844-SWANLIB (844-792-6542)
https://support.swanlibraries.net/
SWAN Membership-
I am happy to announce that the SWAN Clarity Task Force has completed its study and is now available for you.
The first objective of the 5-year strategic plan for SWAN was to determine precisely where the dissatisfaction with the staff interface (WorkFlows) and the patron interface (Enterprise) resides. The report identifies 5 areas for SWAN and its consortium of libraries to focus on solutions to improve the experience of library staff, and in turn, the library patrons we all serve.
Below is the news posting on the SWAN support site with a link to download the report, which is 53 pages total.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-11/66948
I would like to thank the seven members of the Task Force again for their work. These library staff volunteered their time and helped with a great deal of research. There will be a presentation by Clarity at the December 5th SWAN Quarterly meeting at the Oak Brook Public Library. We welcome those that wish to attend in person or join us online with the live stream of the meeting. The meeting agenda and details are forthcoming.
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
The notes for last week's Cataloging Advisory Group meeting are available on the Meetings & Documents<https://support.swanlibraries.net/meetings-trainings/meeting-documents> page of our Support Site. During the meeting, we discussed the outlook of cataloging meetings in 2020. Part of this includes the a new format for the Cataloging Advisory Group.
In 2020, the Cataloging Advisory Group will be changing into a small group of 8-10 members that will meet bi-monthly to tackle specific issues related to cataloging at SWAN. We will refine local MARC cataloging standards, establish quality controls, and reach conclusions regarding emerging formats, local library practice, and any other topics that arise. We are looking for member staff who wish to be a part of this group. While most of the group will consist of members from OCLC Cataloging Libraries, we are reserving seats for representation from Pre-Cat Libraries as well.
The 2020 schedule is as follows. All meetings are on Thursdays from 1:30-4:00.
* January 9
* March 5
* May 7
* July 9
* September 3
* November 5
If you are interested in sitting on the Cataloging Advisory Group in 2020, please e-mail a statement of interest to scott(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:scott@swanlibraries.net> by close of business Monday, December 2nd. Include whether you are willing to commit to a one- or two-year term. We will be announcing the make-up of the group during the first week of December.
Scott Brandwein
Bibliographic Services Manager
scott(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:scott@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7455
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
