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SWAN Circulation Advisory Committee Election - self-nomination form
by Kate Boyle 22 Sep '14

22 Sep '14

++ Please route to appropriate personnel ++ Everyone - Yes, it is that time of year again. With the arrival of Fall it is now time for the election of the SWAN Circulation Advisory Committee. The Committee is composed of 11 representatives from the SWAN libraries serving two year terms. This year we have 5 seats open for the election, 4 at-large representatives and one representative for the Special/Academic members. If you are interested in all things pertaining to Circulation, this is the Committee for you! As we migrate to a new vendor this year there is a lot to be discussed. Please consider joining us. For more information about the process and to submit your self-nomination, please complete our short survey form at http://fs8.formsite.com/SWANServices/form165/index.html The self-nomination survey opens today and closes on Wednesday, Oct. 1st at noon. Kate Boyle SWAN Member Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5162 Fax: 630.734.5056 kate.boyle(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:kate.boyle@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Media On Demand: New titles and items loaded
by Karen Bar 19 Sep '14

19 Sep '14

A new batch of titles and items has been loaded. You no longer have to add item records manually. Enjoy! Subject: Media On Demand 20140919 128 print titles 20 audio titles 3 video titles 151 titles total Karen Bar SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5138 Fax: 630.734.5056 karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Item records for OverDrive and eRead Illinois subscriptions
by Karen Bar 19 Sep '14

19 Sep '14

Hi everyone, Happy Friday! SWAN now has an enhanced process for loading the records we receive from OverDrive and Baker and Taylor. We are now able to load item records for each subscribing library as we load the bibliographic records. Individual libraries will no longer have to add item records after titles are loaded. Over the next week, we will begin loading these enhanced batches of records from eRead Illinois, Media On Demand, eMedia Library and My Media Mall. We have included holdings for all libraries on current subscription lists supplied by OverDrive and eRead Illinois. If there are discrepancies, please contact me and I will update the information. When the first batches are loaded, please do a spot check of the holdings for your library to ensure that the item information is correct. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Karen Bar SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5138 Fax: 630.734.5056 karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Change Management workshops on Thursday, October 9th
by Kate Boyle 19 Sep '14

19 Sep '14

Everyone - Just a reminder that there is still room for a few more participants in the Change Management workshops being presented by Kathryn Deiss on Thursday, Oct. 9th ! The morning presentation has been developed for Administrators and Directors. The afternoon presentation is geared towards Managers and Supervisors. These workshops are free! Don't miss this opportunity, to register just click on the appropriate workshop title below. You will need to login to L2 after clicking the link to view the workshop details and register. Change Management for SWAN Administrators/Directors<http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=17747> Sponsor(s): RAILS* and SWAN Thursday, October 9, 2014 (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM) Where: RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room<http://www.librarylearning.info/events/location.aspx?locationID=1134> Change Management for SWAN Supervisors/Managers<http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=17748> Sponsor(s): RAILS* and SWAN Thursday, October 9, 2014 (1:30 PM - 4:00 PM) Where: RAILS Burr Ridge Main Meeting Room / Videoconference Room<http://www.librarylearning.info/events/location.aspx?locationID=1134> Kate Boyle SWAN Member Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5162 Fax: 630.734.5056 kate.boyle(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:kate.boyle@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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August 2014 Non SWAN RB stats
by Edlyn LeFevour 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Edlyn LeFevour SWAN Support Analyst 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5161 Fax: 630.734.5056 edlyn.lefevour(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:edlyn.lefevour@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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*Updated*Novelist Select enhanced content to be added to SWAN catalog Sept. 22nd
by Steven Schlewitt 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

Good morning, SWAN Member Libraries: We've made a few tweaks to the Novelist YouTube video posted yesterday to highlight some additional features. The new link has been added to the original email below. Alternatively, you can access the Novelist news announcement on the SWAN Support Homepage below. https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2014-09-12/novelist-select-enhanced-… Should you have any questions or difficulty accessing the links, please contact SWAN Member Services at 630-734-5153. Steven Schlewitt SWAN IT Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5130 Fax: 630.734.5056 steven.schlewitt(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:steven.schlewitt@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net From: swancom-bounces(a)list.swanlibraries.net [mailto:swancom-bounces@list.swanlibraries.net] On Behalf Of Kate Boyle Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 3:40 PM To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net Subject: [SWANcom] Novelist Select enhanced content to be added to SWAN catalog Sept. 22nd Everyone - Beginning on Sept. 22nd Novelist Select enhanced content will be added to the SWAN Catalog. Attached is a document highlighting the enhancement for your library staff. In addition to this documentation, we have uploaded to our SWAN YouTube Channel a short presentation for your patrons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcSMFwztc_4 . This video is available now. There will be a link to this presentation from within the catalog implemented on the morning of the Sept. 22nd. This enhanced content is being provided as part of RAILS support for SWAN and as such is free to all SWAN members. Before adding this content to the current OPAC, SWAN made certain that the Novelist Select product is supported by SirsiDynix and will be available in SirsiDynix Enterprise interface. Enjoy! If you should have any questions, don't hesitate to contact SWAN Member Services at 630-734-5153. Kate Boyle SWAN Member Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5162 Fax: 630.734.5056 kate.boyle(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:kate.boyle@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Novelist Select enhanced content to be added to SWAN catalog Sept. 22nd
by Kate Boyle 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

Everyone - Beginning on Sept. 22nd Novelist Select enhanced content will be added to the SWAN Catalog. Attached is a document highlighting the enhancement for your library staff. In addition to this documentation, we have uploaded to our SWAN YouTube Channel a short presentation for your patrons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Sm0Qh4fVzs . This video is available now. There will be a link to this presentation from within the catalog implemented on the morning of the Sept. 22nd. This enhanced content is being provided as part of RAILS support for SWAN and as such is free to all SWAN members. Before adding this content to the current OPAC, SWAN made certain that the Novelist Select product is supported by SirsiDynix and will be available in SirsiDynix Enterprise interface. Enjoy! If you should have any questions, don't hesitate to contact SWAN Member Services at 630-734-5153. Kate Boyle SWAN Member Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5162 Fax: 630.734.5056 kate.boyle(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:kate.boyle@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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SWAN 9/4 Quarterly Meeting Recording Now Available
by Aaron Skog 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

SWAN Libraries: The September 4th Quarterly meeting is now available for online viewing using our YouTube channel. This is the now infamous meeting run as the "SWAN Show" in talk show format. Hosted by Aaron Skog, with guests Rebecca Malinowski, Kate Boyle, Karen Bar, Steven Schlewitt, and a special visit with Anne Kozak, SWAN Board member and director of the Thomas Ford Memorial Library. The meeting was introduced by Rich Wolff, SWAN Board President and Library Director at the Tinley Park Public Library. https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2014-09-10/september-2014-quarterly-… Enjoy the show! Feel free to leave comments. Aaron Skog SWAN Executive Director 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5122 Fax: 630.734.5056 aaron.skog(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:aaron.skog@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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eMedia Library: New titles loaded
by Karen Bar 10 Sep '14

10 Sep '14

Search subject: eMedia Library 20140910 38 print titles 6 audio titles 44 titles total Karen Bar SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5138 Fax: 630.734.5056 karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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We want you! -- SWAN membership participation in our migration to SirsiDynix Symphony
by Kate Boyle 10 Sep '14

10 Sep '14

Please share with appropriate personnel Everyone- Attached is a reminder regarding the importance of every SWAN library and their role in the successful migration of SWAN to SirsiDynix. Just an update on some general information on training - We have over 1,800 staff members at our libraries to be trained in various aspects of the SirsiDynix software. All of these SWAN library staff members will have access to the online training component "Mentor" beginning in early November. Workshops throughout the membership on various modules will begin in February and continue through March. We will be announcing more specifics about training as dates and venues are firmed up. Realizing that weather could be a factor in February, training will also be delivered via webinars and YouTube tutorials. We will be using SWANcom as our main communication channel and will be announcing more migration information as it develops. Stay tuned.... If you should have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Kate Boyle SWAN Member Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5162 Fax: 630.734.5056 kate.boyle(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:kate.boyle@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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