SWANcom April 2020

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Survey: Reopening Dates & Request for Fine Free for Now Policy

by Dawne Tortorella

Please complete a short survey on reopening dates and request for Fine Free for Now policies. Today's news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/71551> provides more information and a link to the survey. This survey should be submitted by the Library Director or their designate. SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

4 years, 6 months

EBSCO form deadline today

by Robin Hofstetter

Hello, As a reminder, today is the last day to submit your EBSCO selections using the online form. News post on the support site: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70952 Online form: https://fs8.formsite.com/SWANServices/wxhnqaalbd/index.html If you have any trouble or questions about the selection, please send an email to us via help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net> Thank you, Robin 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/>

4 years, 6 months

SWAN COW Meeting for Library Directors & Administrators today 4/29 at 10 a.m.

by Aaron Skog

Library Directors & Administrators- Just a reminder that the meeting for library directors is today at 10 a.m. Online Meeting: video & audio https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/425511645 Attend by phone: (571) 317-3112 Access Code: 425-511-645 Meeting agenda and packet: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/20_04_29/7100… We have uploaded the presentation as a PDF in advance of the meeting: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/20_04_29/2020… We do have a maximum attendance of 250 online users for this GoToMeeting so I will ask non-administration staff to not join the meeting. It will be recorded for sharing later. 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/>

4 years, 6 months

SWAN Fireside 11am Tuesday 4/28

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Libraries- This is just a reminder we have our weekly fireside chat at 11 a.m. today. We ask that you not connect no earlier than 10 minutes before the meeting start time. Here is today's online meeting link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/177788661 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Mobile phone one-touch: tel:+15713173122,,177788661# Access Code: 177-788-661 We have the slides in PDF already posted for this update if you would like them in advance: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/20_04_28/Pres… 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/>

4 years, 6 months

Committee of the Whole Meeting 4/29 Agenda & Packet Posted

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Library Directors & Administrators- The agenda and packet for Wednesday's meeting at 10 a.m. is now available. The packet link below is the agenda and the 8 page document that we will cover at the meeting at agenda item #4. This written plan will hopefully make clear what SWAN can support as we move towards "Phase 2" of libraries reopening with limited service. https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/20_04_29/7100… This Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting will be held online and the link to that video and audio is on the meeting agenda above. I would like to have an opportunity at the COW to have discussion with library directors and administrators so I would encourage only library directors to attend that online meeting. This plan will be covered at the fireside chat tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28th so library staff will also be introduced to it and will have their own opportunity to hear about the plan and what the next steps are in regards to SWAN supporting libraries for curbside or home delivery. 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/>

4 years, 6 months

EBSCO Group-Purchase: Delayed Formal Announcement

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Public Library Staff- I realized that the announcement on the final approval of the group-purchase of the EBSCO database package for all 92 public libraries in SWAN never took place due to the first week of the coronavirus pandemic quite simply set aside all other planned announcements. This news post is the announcement that includes the final vote and has links to documentation and pricing: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70952 The EBSCO database selection survey requires public libraries to make their selections by April 30th. https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/69763 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/>

4 years, 6 months

SWAN Committee of the Whole Meeting, Scheduled for Wed 4/29

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Library Directors & Administrators, We have scheduled a Committee of the Whole meeting for next week, Wednesday, April 29th from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. You can download the event from L2 which has the online meeting information: https://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=31326 The agenda for this meeting will be forthcoming, but the main topic will be to review SWAN's response to the COVID-19 pandemic to-date, and to review our plans for the upcoming months. Sorry if this is short notice. We will record the meeting in case you cannot attend, but it would be great to have all directors and administrators in attendance. Just a reminder, make sure to complete the COVID-19 Reopening Survey. Thank you to the 36 libraries who have completed it thus far. https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70868 And make sure to vote in the SWAN Board election: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70321 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/>

4 years, 6 months

Patron Use Report Now Available

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4 years, 6 months

COVID-19: April 21st Member Update

by Dawne Tortorella

Today's News Post https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70867 highlights information shared at our weekly Fireside Chat. Recording links, presentation material, and chat logs, as well as registration links to upcoming sessions, are posted within the COVID-19 Information page (https://support.swanlibraries.net/covid-19). We've added several meeting, workshop, and SWAN eXpo 2020 Web Series recordings. See you online, be safe, and thank you for being partners in these challenging times. SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

4 years, 6 months

SWAN Library Reopening Survey

by Aaron Skog

Library Directors & Administrators- While we do not know when libraries will begin a phased reopening, or what reopening even means at this point, having thoughts and concerns of the membership is important. Please share what your library is thinking and we will compile our collective information to see how we can work together. You can access this survey from the news post: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70868 Please complete this survey by May 1st. We will issue follow-up surveys as we move forward. If you have a written reopening plan (either completed or in your most current draft) and are able to share with SWAN colleagues, please submit to help(a)swanlibraries.net. We will post all shared plans with our membership. 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/>

4 years, 7 months

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