SWAN Member Libraries,
Batavia Public Library is in the process of applying RFID tags to their collection. Batavia's items will not be holdable to other SWAN libraries for the duration of this process. If Batavia is the only SWAN library that owns an item, please feel free to call 630.879.1393 and request that they send the item to your library. If your patron wishes to pick up an item on shelf at Batavia, please feel free to call 630.879.1393 to request that they pull the item from their shelves.
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/
Good evening,
The BLUEcloud mobile test app is available for library staff to preview your app. SWAN has scheduled a go-live date of July 15th at which time the app will be available on the Apple and Android app stores for your patrons.
You can find more information and instructions to download the test app on the support site:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-06/66729
Tara Wood
User Experience Manager
tara(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:tara@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7706
My pronouns: she/her/hers
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hello,
Did you make changes to your subscription databases (EBSCO, Gale, Scholastic, World Book) at the end of your fiscal year? If so, SWAN will need to make updates to the Article Search knowledgebase and Open Athens allocated resources for authentication.
Please contact Robin Hofstetter at help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net> with questions and updates about access links.
Robin Hofstetter
Consultant, Electronic Resources
robin(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:robin@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7823
My pronouns: they/them/theirs
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Member Libraries & Information Technology Staff:
Please see our latest news post to the SWAN support site regarding the scheduled upgrade to Symphony Web Services. This upgrade will require after-hours downtime of Web Services, but WorkFlows will not be impacted.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-06/66735
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/
Hello SWAN Members,
Registration is now open for this year's annual conference, SWAN Expo (SWANx19). Our event will be held Friday, August 16th from 9 a.m. (8:30 a.m. check-in) to 3:30 p.m., again at Moraine Valley Community College.
Please visit out event page on the SWAN support site for more information on this year's sessions and to register:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meetings-trainings/annual-conference
We are using Eventbrite to manage registration, the cost of which is $30 per staff person. You will be asked for your lunch option during registration and receive a survey link in your confirmation email to indicate which breakout sessions you are interested in. This survey feedback will help us better plan room sizing and ensure we have space properly aligned-you will not be locked into your choices.
If you need to have your library invoiced for the event, rather than pay by credit card, the Eventbrite registration allows for that. Just click under the payment options to get the option for invoicing. Libraries can buy multiple tickets (up to 10) and register all of the staff you wish to attend.
If you have questions regarding the registration, please email Ginny Blake at ginny(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:ginny@swanlibraries.net> or reach out to me directly.
We look forward to spending a fun and informative day with you!
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/>
SWAN Libraries,
We have happy to announce a training calendar for the second half of 2019. You can read more on the news post below, which has details on the topics and dates to register.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-06/66726
1. Searching in WorkFlows (Online Training)
2. Using WorkFlows and Enterprise Search to Assist Patrons (Online Training)
3. Acquisitions Overview (Online Training)
4. Article Search and EBSCO Discovery Service for Reference Support (Online Training)
5. Resource Sharing Overview for SWAN Libraries (Online Training)
6. OCLC WorldShare ILL: Setting Up Groups & Deflection (Online Training)
7. Open Lab: OCLC Configuration of WorldCat Discovery & ILL (Hands-on Consultation)
8. Serials Control (Online Training)
9. Creating Pre-Cats (Online Training)
10. BLUEcloud Analytics Overview (Hands-on Training)
11. BLUEcloud Analytics Advanced (Hands-on Training)
12. BLUEcloud Analytics Open Lab (Hands-on Consultation)
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/>