SWANcom August 2020

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SWAN 9/3 Quarterly Meeting & Quarantine Survey

by Aaron Skog

Hi Library Directors & Administrators- The meeting agenda and packet for Thursday's SWAN Administrators' and Directors' Quarterly meeting is now posted. This will be a "forward looking" event that will include a 30 minute overview of the SWAN Aspen Discovery project. https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/20_09_03/6691… Register in advance with this link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7953200119477753099 The recording of last Friday's Fireside is posted on the Support site under the "SWAN Members Fireside Chat - COVID-19" section under the August 28th date. We have posted the Q&A from the meeting as well. https://support.swanlibraries.net/meetings-trainings/meeting-documents Lastly, as we said we would do at the Friday meeting, we have a SWAN Quarantine Survey ready for you to fill out and share with us how your library is handling quarantining materials. We ask for only one submission per library. https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-08/80223 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/>

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Weeklies 2021

by webmaster＠swanlibraries.net

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Special Fireside Chat - Friday, 8/28 11 AM

by Dawne Tortorella

Yesterday's announcement from RAILS regarding mandatory extension of quarantine to 7-day before delivery pick-up has led to some questions. Please join us for a special Fireside Chat tomorrow<https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1148021390505387791>, Friday. Today's news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-08/79961> has additional information and links to resources. 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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Planned BLUEcoud Maintenance September 16 at 10PM until 2AM

by Michael Szarmach

Please see our news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-08/79901> on information for SirsiDynix's upcoming scheduled maintenance. 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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Share your thoughts on material 7-day quarantine in the SWAN Community Forums

by Aaron Skog

Hi SWAN member library staff- I have a hot topic on a hot, humid August day in the SWAN community forums. Feel free to share your thoughts on today's RAILS recommendation to quarantine library material for 7-days. https://forums.swanlibraries.net/t/library-material-quarantine/615/2?u=swan… If you need to join the forums, we have a documentation page which explains how to join and how to set up notifications of new topics (or all updates). https://support.swanlibraries.net/node/71843 Stay cool! 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/>

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Update to Restick/Delivery Label Printer Hardware Recommendation

by Steven Schlewitt

SWAN Member Libraries & Information Technology Staff: We're received news from our vendors and libraries that Epson has retired the TM-T88IV restick label printer. Please see our latest news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-08/79105> with recommendations for a replacement model. 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<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>

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Request for Library Invoice & Payment Preferences

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Member Library Directors & Administrators- SWAN has transitioned to a new accounting system and we would like to gather some contact information from you about your office/business manager and to see if you would prefer to have invoices sent via email as PDF or to pay SWAN invoices via ACH transfers. Take a look at our online preferences submission form and let us know! https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-08/78628 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/>

5 years, 1 month

New Library Policies Added - All Clear

by Dawne Tortorella

The policy loading for our new libraries, Glenside (GSD), Roselle (ROD), and Warrenville (WVD) has completed. You may resume normal processing and log in as normal. While the data for our new libraries will not be loaded in production until November-December, you will notice policies associated with these agency codes. As always, if you notice any issues, please report immediately to help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>. 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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Glenside, Roselle, and Warrenville - Migration Update/Policy Load

by webmaster＠swanlibraries.net

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