February 2022 - SWANcom - swanlibraries.net

EBSCO year-3 pricing & option to opt-out
by SWAN Communications 09 Feb '22

09 Feb '22

Hello everyone, The pricing for the SWAN group-purchase of EBSCO subscription database package was presented at the Committee of the Whole membership meeting last week on February 1st. That pricing is included in the meeting packet, and I have pulled out that pricing which is linked directly to the PDF below. https://support.swanlibraries.net/system/files/Public/EBSCO/EBSCO%20FY23%20… This group purchase is going into its 3rd year renewal, which starts July 1, 2022. If you would like to learn more about this subscription database package, you can read about it on the SWAN Support page: https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/70949 This renewal will move forward with the current 84 participating libraries. Negotiations continue with EBSCO and RAILS to arrive at the final price for SWAN. The year-3 pricing we have shared with you already factors in a 3% increase, which we believe will be the worst-case scenario. One of the demands from EBSCO is that if a library withdraws from the SWAN group-purchase, it would not be able to rejoin at the discounted price. If your library is one of the 11 not participating in the deal, please let me know if you would like to be added back in, as we are still under negotiations. Those 11 libraries do not need to opt-out again if you wish to remain out of the deal. Any public library participating currently will automatically be included in the year-3 renewal. If you would like your library to withdraw from the group purchase arrangement, you can do that by submitting your library's opt-out using the SWAN Support site using the web-form below. The deadline to opt-out is February 18th, end of the day. Opt-out form (Support site login required): https://support.swanlibraries.net/forms/80756 If you have questions about this, you can reach out to Robin Hofstetter via robin(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:robin@swanlibraries.net> or directly with me, Aaron Skog via aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> This information is posted under News on SWAN Support: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-02/90430 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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BLUEcloud Central Release 22.02.00 - Wed. 9 p.m.
by SWAN Communications 08 Feb '22

08 Feb '22

Version 22.02.00 of BLUEcloud Central will be released Wed., Feb. 9th at 9:00 p.m. Follow updates on the news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-02/90426> and register for a Member Update on Fri. at 1:00 p.m.<https://librarylearning.org/event/2022-02-11/swan-bluecloud-central-release…> SWAN staff will verify the changes, updates news post, and provide a demonstration of new features at the Member Update. This is largely a circulation update, so Circulation Advisory members engaged in BLUEcloud research will be asked to review this release in context with their work in guiding BLUEcloud Circulation development efforts for SWAN. 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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National Change of Address (NCOA) 2021 Processing Complete
by SWAN Communications 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

SWAN Member Libraries, We have completed the processing of the 2021 NCOA address verification. Please see the National Change of Address (NCOA) 2021 Processing Complete<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-02/90412> news article for more information about the project and the National Change of Address (NCOA)<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/66540> support page for your next steps in reviewing these records. 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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Director's open office hour 1:30pm 2/4 reminder
by SWAN Communications 04 Feb '22

04 Feb '22

To library directors & administrators- Just a reminder that we have an open office "Director's Coffee Hour" at 1:30pm today. These are intended to be open for library directors to meet. There is no presentation-just your opportunity to get acquainted with each other or get your questions answered about SWAN. https://www.gotomeet.me/SWANBoard/coffee-hour You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 341-667-741 See you there! 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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Acquisitions and Cataloging Users Meeting on 2/10/22
by SWAN Communications 03 Feb '22

03 Feb '22

Please join us via GoToMeeting for the first ever SWAN Acquisitions and Cataloging Users meeting on Thursday, February 10th, 9:30 a.m.! Register on L2<https://librarylearning.org/event/2022-02-10/swan-acquisitions-and-catalogi…> and view the agenda<https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/22_02_10/8869…> for login information. We hope to see you there! 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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PayPal Configuration Update
by SWAN Communications 01 Feb '22

01 Feb '22

Good afternoon member libraries, * If your library opted in to the SWAN PayPal account for fines payment in Aspen, fines payment is now live in your Aspen catalog. * If your library is using your own PayPal account, we're in the process of setting up consultations to get your API keys set up - if we've already had a consult with you, you are live with fines payment. * If your library has not yet indicated your PayPal preference, please complete the configuration form as soon as you can.<https://fs8.formsite.com/SWANServices/baq1tkc80q/index.html> Patron instructions<https://swanlibraries.net/using-the-new-catalog/new-catalog-paying-fines/> for using online fines payment in Aspen are available for you to share or adapt for your library. Documentation on PayPal<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/90235> is also available for library staff. 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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SWAN Committee of the Whole 2/1/22 meeting recording posted
by SWAN Communications 01 Feb '22

01 Feb '22

Hi everyone, The recording from this morning's presentation of next year's SWAN budget is now posted. You can also access the presentation slides and chat log from the meeting. We will be sending out a news post about the EBSCO year-3 renewal. https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/90175 Regards, Aaron Skog

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