April 2019 - SWANcom - swanlibraries.net

WorkFlows Outage on 4/9 - Please use Offline temporarily
by Steven Schlewitt 09 Apr '19

09 Apr '19

SWAN Member Library Staff - We're currently experiencing an outage of the Symphony WorkFlows server. Please use WorkFlows in Offline mode until further notice. We'll send an updated SWANcom as soon as we have additional information. Thank you. 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/

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Glen Ellyn Public Library (GED) closed April 12
by Vickie Totton 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

The Glen Ellyn Public Library will be closed all day Friday, April 12, 2019, for a staff in-service day. They will reopen at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 13. SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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Frankfort Public Library closed May 17
by Vickie Totton 02 Apr '19

02 Apr '19

The Frankfort Public Library District will be closed Friday May 17, 2019 for an In-service. SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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SWAN Training & Open Labs
by Dawne Tortorella 02 Apr '19

02 Apr '19

SWAN has openings in our training and open lab sessions. Please visit L2 for a full listing of meetings, workshops, and open lab sessions (https://www.librarylearning.info/tags/?SWAN2019) During BLUEcloud Analytics Open Lab sessions we review basic concepts and share some shortcuts and tips. We also review use of the generic library account for better management of your BCA reports and schedules within your library. The remainder of the time is for one-on-one consultation in identifying existing reports and additional reporting needs for your library. Note the following: * Thur 4/4 OCLC WorldCat Discovery and WSILL (RAILS 9:30-12:00) * Fri 4/5 Open Lab - OCLC Configuration & Setup (SWAN 9:30-11:30) * Wed 4/10 - Resource Sharing Overview (RAILS 1:30-3:30) * Tues 4/16 BLUECloud Analytics Open Lab (SWAN 9:30 - 11:30) * Mon 4/22 OCLC WorldShare ILL - Setting up Groups and Deflection (RAILS 1:30-4) * Mon 4/29 Open Lab - OCLC Configuration & Setup (SWAN 1:30-3:30) * Wed 5/22 Open Lab - OCLC Configuration & Setup (SWAN 1:30-3:30) * Thur 5/28 BLUEcloud Analytics Open Lab (SWAN 9:00-11:00) * Thus 6/20 BLUEcloud Analytics Open Lab (SWAN 9:-00-11:00) SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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SirsiDynix Library Users of Illinois (SLUI) Annual Meeting & Program on May 7th at Downer Grove Public Library
by Aaron Skog 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

Hello SWAN Libraries--- I am passing on this message from the SLUI group. I would encourage libraries to consider sending a member of their staff or management team to the event on May 7th. This annual meeting was put together by your colleagues and I encourage registering ASAP! Aaron Skog Executive Director aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022 SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/> If yours is one of the many libraries in the area that uses SirsiDynix software, please join SLUI for our annual meeting & program at Downers Grove Public Library on Tuesday May 7th! SirsiDynix representatives will be on hand to showcase new SirsiDynix software and give a roadmap for upcoming product enhancements! We will also be hosting two breakout sessions in the afternoon: * SirsiDynix Round Table: Get your questions answered by SirsiDynix reps! * Library of Things: Cake pans, tools, GoPros, and more! Members of the SLUI board will lead a discussion about the good and bad of circulating a Library of Things. The registration fee of $20.00 includes continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments - REGISTER NOW<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sirsidynix-library-users-of-illinois-slui-annu…>! SirsiDynix Library Users of Illinois (SLUI) Annual Meeting & Program Tuesday, May 7, 2019 9:30 am - 3:15 pm Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street Downers Grove, IL 60515 Additional information about this event and the full agenda is available on our website<https://iluug.wordpress.com/> and any questions can be sent to SLUI Chair Christine Lees at clees(a)dglibrary.org<mailto:clees@dglibrary.org>. We are also looking for a few people to join the SLUI board! Open positions include: Vice Chair/Chair Elect, Treasurer, School Library Representative, and Special Library Representative. If you are interested in one of these professional development opportunities, please contact Christine Lees. We look forward to seeing you in May! PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be our only program in 2019. We will not be hosting a Fall/Winter program this year. Christine Lees Manager, Circulation Services Downers Grove Public Library (630) 960-1200 ext. 4264

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Berwyn Public Library Closed April 9
by Vickie Totton 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

The Berwyn Public Library will be closed Tuesday April 9th for an In-service day. SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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