March 2026 - SWANcom - swanlibraries.net

Aspen 26.06 release is live
by SWAN Communications 25 Mar '26

25 Mar '26

Good morning member libraries, The Aspen 26.03 release is live. This release includes a new picture book format, the ability to lock filters across searches, and more. See the details on our website: https://swanlibraries.net/news/2026-03/95085 SWAN Library Services 915 Harger Road, Suite 260, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> • catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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Submit a session proposal for SWAN Expo!
by SWAN Communications 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

SWAN Expo planning is underway, and our session proposal form is open! If you would like to present at this year's event on August 21st, we would love to hear your ideas. See this news post for more information: SWAN Expo 2026 Session Proposals Open<https://swanlibraries.net/news/2026-03/95082> Registration for this year's SWAN Expo will open in May. SWAN Library Services 915 Harger Road, Suite 260, Oak Brook, IL 60523 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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Hoopla Enhancement in Aspen – Update on Rollout
by SWAN Communications 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Dear Member Libraries, We are writing to inform you that the enhancement to Hoopla’s consortia support previously scheduled for March 10 has been delayed until further notice. During final preparations, an unexpected issue was identified that we want to investigate further before proceeding. We will follow up once we have a confirmed rollout date. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. SWAN Library Services 915 Harger Road, Suite 260, Oak Brook, IL 60523 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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Hoopla Enhancement in Aspen - Rollout March 10
by SWAN Communications 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Dear Member Libraries, We are writing to inform you of an upcoming enhancement to Hoopla's consortia support within our shared library catalog. What's Changing Each library will have its own Instant collection, with settings visible and synchronized through Midwest Tape. Please note that any settings configured in Aspen will continue to override Midwest Tape settings. While this update changes how each library's collection is brought into Aspen, there will be no visible changes for patrons. Rollout Details This update is scheduled for March 10. No downtime is expected, and library services should remain uninterrupted throughout the transition. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Please see our SWAN website for more information: Hoopla Enhancement in Aspen<https://swanlibraries.net/news/2026-02/95073> SWAN Library Services 915 Harger Road, Suite 260, Oak Brook, IL 60523 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 Quarterly 3/5/26 meeting - budget presentation & approval
by SWAN Communications 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Hello Library Directors & Administrators- We have our first Quarterly membership meeting for 2026 this week at Oak Brook Public Library, Thursday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m. The approval of the SWAN budget will take place in person at the meeting, with a roll call vote for representatives from each SWAN member library. We have the budget details in the meeting packet. Meeting agenda and packet posted on the page below. https://swanlibraries.net/meeting/95056 The meeting will include a presentation on SWAN projects from the first quarter of this year, as well as updates on the upcoming SWAN Board election and strategic planning. The meeting will include a Zoom live-stream, which you can register for in advance of the meeting. https://swanlibraries-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/h-0q8ZaZT2y5IPnBQnKMYg Please note that online attendees will not be able to vote on the budget, per SWAN bylaws. If you have any questions, please reach out to me. Regards, Aaron Aaron Skog Executive Director aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022 My pronouns: he/him/his SWAN Library Services 915 Harger Road, Suite 260, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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