September 2024 - SWANcom - swanlibraries.net

SWAN User/Advisory Group Informational Session Tomorrow
by SWAN Communications 17 Sep '24

17 Sep '24

We would like to remind you that tomorrow morning at 10:00, we are hosting a short webinar called "Getting Involved: SWAN User/Advisory Groups in 2025." We are making some small changes to better focus our groups next year. This informational session will go over those changes and tell you how you can be involved if you are not already. The event is posted on L2: Getting Involved - SWAN User/Advisory Groups in 2025<https://librarylearning.org/event/2024-09-18/getting-involved-swan-useradvi…> We will post the recording after the session for those who cannot attend. 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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Aspen server migration unsuccessful
by SWAN Communications 11 Sep '24

11 Sep '24

Good morning member libraries, We have been informed by ByWater Solutions, our Aspen hosting and support provider, that the migration of our Aspen production server was unsuccessful. Our server migration will be rescheduled, and we will update you when we know more. The Aspen catalog is now functioning normally, following a brief delay this morning processing updates to item statuses and records. We apologize that this process has not gone as smoothly as hoped. 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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Aspen server upgrade tonight, 9/10 8-10PM
by SWAN Communications 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

Good afternoon member libraries, Our Aspen server upgrade, which was previously delayed, is now scheduled for this evening between 8PM and 10PM. We have posted a banner to all Aspen catalogs, and we will send an update once we receive confirmation the upgrade has completed. Thank you for your patience! 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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Item Category 6 Now Available
by SWAN Communications 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

We are excited to announce a new item category for item records in WorkFlows! Item Category 6 can now be used to designate languages other than English. Several foreign language options have been populated in this category, and you can begin assigning them immediately. Like all item categories, Item Category 6 does not impact circulation or hold rules in any way. It also does not display in the public catalog. It is meant for staff use only. Item Category 6 is not yet available for reporting in BLUEcloud Analytics (BCA). SirsiDynix is working to add this in a future release. In the meantime, libraries may run reports for Item Category 6 in WorkFlows. SWAN staff can help set up templates for your library to run lists or circulation statistics reports if needed. Please send in a ticket with requests for templates, questions, or requests to update parts of your collection with this new item category. 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 office relocation - furniture available
by SWAN Communications 05 Sep '24

05 Sep '24

Hello SWAN libraries, SWAN will be relocating its office in December, and we have some furniture that will be listed on the RAILS website under the "Classifieds: Free/For Sale/Wanted." We will prioritize SWAN member libraries first if your library would like to arrange a pickup of the items we post. It will be first come, first served. SWAN Business Manager Ginny Blake will coordinate the pick-up and removal of the items. Currently we have posted some chairs on the RAILS classifieds just to see how the process works. There will be some additional furniture such as desks and tables we will post in the listed items available. https://railslibraries.org/classifieds If you would like to stay informed of any of the items being listed, RAILS has an email list you can subscribe to with the following commands. Offers and requests posted by libraries on the RAILS website. To Subscribe Send an email to listserv(a)list.railslibraries.org with message text: subscribe classifieds FIRSTNAME LASTNAME (It is recommended that you delete your email signature from this message.) You will be sent an automatic reply with a link to confirm your subscription request. 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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Scheduled Maintenance -- Rebuild Headings and Text Database Indexes Sunday, 9/1
by SWAN Communications 03 Sep '24

03 Sep '24

Good afternoon SWAN Member Library Staff: SWAN will be performing scheduled maintenance on our indexes this Sunday, September 1st, after all libraries are closed. These reports do take several hours to run so there may be a delay in the start of the standard reports for Labor Day Monday, September 2nd. WorkFlows will not be available during the scheduled maintenance window. The Aspen online catalog will still be available for patrons. Have a great day! 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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