Despite some report delays, the rebuild has concluded successfully. Please resume work online but be aware that we will experience report delays throughout this morning. Please let us know if you encounter any record issues.
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)
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From: Steven Schlewitt
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 4:12 PM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: *Reminder* Database Rebuild & Scheduled Downtime/Offline on April 17 2022
Just a quick reminder - our database rebuild will begin this upcoming Saturday, April 16th at 9:00 p.m. and will continue throughout the day on Sunday, April 17th. This rebuild will require the use of WorkFlows in Offline mode and many services will be unavailable throughout the process.
For additional details on the services impacted and how to use WorkFlows in Offline mode on the 17th, please see the Database Rebuild & Scheduled Downtime<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-03/90612> news post.
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
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From: Steven Schlewitt
Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 9:40 AM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net<mailto:swancom@list.swanlibraries.net>
Subject: Database Rebuild & Scheduled Downtime/Offline on April 17 2022
SWAN Member Libraries:
Please see our latest news post regarding the upcoming Database Rebuild & Scheduled Downtime<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-03/90612>, scheduled for Sunday, April 17th.
On April 17th, any open SWAN libraries will need to use WorkFlows in Offline mode<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64828> to maintain checkout functions. If you have any questions or concerns about the rebuild and associated downtime, please submit a ticket by emailing help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>.
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
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Just a quick reminder - our database rebuild will begin this upcoming Saturday, April 16th at 9:00 p.m. and will continue throughout the day on Sunday, April 17th. This rebuild will require the use of WorkFlows in Offline mode and many services will be unavailable throughout the process.
For additional details on the services impacted and how to use WorkFlows in Offline mode on the 17th, please see the Database Rebuild & Scheduled Downtime<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-03/90612> news post.
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
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From: Steven Schlewitt
Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 9:40 AM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: Database Rebuild & Scheduled Downtime/Offline on April 17 2022
SWAN Member Libraries:
Please see our latest news post regarding the upcoming Database Rebuild & Scheduled Downtime<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-03/90612>, scheduled for Sunday, April 17th.
On April 17th, any open SWAN libraries will need to use WorkFlows in Offline mode<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64828> to maintain checkout functions. If you have any questions or concerns about the rebuild and associated downtime, please submit a ticket by emailing help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>.
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
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Hello SWAN Directors & Administrators-
There will be three seats open July 1, 2022 and the process to elect representatives begins with individuals self-nominating. Library directors and administrators should use the self-nomination form on the link below to submit your name and written statement of interest.
The self-nomination form can be found on the Board Election page.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/board-information/85634
The timetable for the election is provided on that webpage as well. The deadline to submit a self-nomination is Friday, April 29th.
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/>
Access to all BLUEcloud services have been restored. Please open a ticket if you experience any issues with the services by sending an email to help(a)swanlibraries.net
Vickie Totton
Consultant, Information Technology Systems & Support
vickie(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:vickie@swanlibraries.net> * 630.326.8714
My pronouns: she/her/hers
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
From: SWAN Communications <swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2022 11:02 AM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: [SWANcom] BLUEcloud Services Down
SWAN Member Libraries,
SirsiDynix is investigating connectivity issues for their BLUEcloud products.
For further details on the issue and updates, please refer to the BLUEcloud Services Down<https://support.swanlibraries.net/issue/90731> posting on our Support Site.
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
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SWAN Member Libraries:
SWAN has negotiated a group discount for Comics Plus from Library Pass. Comics Plus is a database of new and backlist comics and graphic novels from over 120 publishers with unlimited access and simultaneous use. Patrons can read comics and graphic novels on the Library Pass platform on smartphones, tablets, or within a web browser. This discount is available for public libraries. The details and pricing are available on the SWAN Discounts<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/90261#comicsplus> page. A Comics Plus Live Demo<https://support.swanlibraries.net/training/90723> will be held on April 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM.
Please email help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net> with questions or to sign up.
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
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Good morning -
SWAN will soon begin the process of having our members' OCLC holdings reset. Please see this news post for further details: Upcoming OCLC WorldCat Holdings Reset<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-03/90672>. We will provide updates as we find out more about the timeline of this project.
Thank you, and please contact us if you have any questions.
Scott Brandwein
Bibliographic Services Manager
scott(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:scott@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7455
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/>
The 22.03 release of Aspen Discovery is now live. This release includes the following improvements to searching:
* Searches are now case-insensitive, meaning you'll get the same results if you capitalize or don't capitalize your keywords
* Better handling of possessive searches that include apostrophes (e.g. devil's food cake)
* Better handling of stop words
The focus for the next few releases will be on enhancements to search, facets, and record grouping.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-03/90617
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
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Good morning member libraries,
We're officially live on Aspen! All libraries now have an Enterprise banner pointing to their Aspen catalogs and your patrons can copy their lists over from Aspen to Enterprise. You can find more details on the changes implemented today in this news post: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-02/90563
Over the next month, we'll send some reminders to help you update your links for a smooth transition off Enterprise.
This has been a years-long journey that started even before Aspen existed, and we're so excited to make a new catalog available to patrons. An extra special thanks to our pilot libraries, who gave us so many recommendations, ideas, and bug fixes to make Aspen really shine: Chicago Ridge, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Oak Park, St. Charles, Tinley Park, and Villa Park.
If you have any issues or questions or just want to say "hooray!", email us at help(a)swanlibraries.net
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)
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Hello Library directors & administrators-
Just a reminder that the first SWAN Quarterly meeting of 2022 is scheduled for today at 10 a.m. and will be held virtually.
https://www.gotomeet.me/SWANBoard/swan-quarterly-meeting
You can also dial in using your phone: (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 593-454-013
Additionally, the packet was revised this morning to reflect the following:
SWAN fee chart: the fees adjusted slightly for everyone, with Roselle Public Library District going up due to incomplete Cook County taxes, which have now been adjusted. The effect is the majority of your have fees decreasing by a few dollars (except for Roselle, sorry Sam!).
SWAN EBSCO year-3 renewal: this chart was added after the SWAN fees section. We now have finalized negotiations with EBSCO for the group-purchase increase at 2%, which is lower than the anticipated 3% increase. The chart is after exhibit page 32.
Here is a link to the packet:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/22_03_03/8872…
See you at 10 a.m.!
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/>
Hello library directors & administrators-
The emails sent directly from the Survey & Ballot System "DirectVoteLive" have just been sent out. If you do not see your individual email by the end of the day, or if you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to designate an alternate voter, please contact me directly.
The Thursday meeting information can be found on the link below.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/88722
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
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hello SWAN library directors & administrators,
The agenda and packet for next week's meeting, March 3rd is now available. This meeting will be held virtually-you can find the link to join on the agenda.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/88722
The March Quarterly meeting is when the budget and fees for the upcoming fiscal year is brought to a vote for approval per SWAN's ByLaws.
We will make use of the live online voting system for the approval of action items on the agenda. I will be sending out the login information via the DirectVote Live platform on Monday, February 28th. I will send an email out via SWANcom after the unique login information has been sent directly to your work email address. If you do not see the email from the voting system, I suggest you check your spam/junk email folder. Please contact me directly if you have any questions or require the email resent to you or will require a substitute to attend the meeting and vote on your behalf.
I am looking forward to seeing you online!
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/>
WorkFlows is back online and the issue has been resolved. Please sign in at your earliest convenience.
We determined that the issue was caused by a malfunctioning system monitor and an over-capacity storage volume on the Symphony server. We do not expect any further outages this evening.
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)
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From: SWAN Communications <swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2022 7:16 PM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: [SWANcom] Symphony WorkFlows Is Down
SWAN Member Library Staff,
Please be aware we are currently experiencing issues with Symphony WorkFlows. Library Staff should use Offline Circulation until the issues are resolved. We will update the Known Issue<https://support.swanlibraries.net/issue/90461> as we have more information.
Vickie Totton
Consultant, Information Technology Systems & Support
vickie(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:vickie@swanlibraries.net> * 630.326.8714
My pronouns: she/her/hers
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Member Library Staff,
Please be aware we are currently experiencing issues with Symphony WorkFlows. Library Staff should use Offline Circulation until the issues are resolved. We will update the Known Issue<https://support.swanlibraries.net/issue/90461> as we have more information.
Vickie Totton
Consultant, Information Technology Systems & Support
vickie(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:vickie@swanlibraries.net> * 630.326.8714
My pronouns: she/her/hers
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Member Libraries & Cataloging Staff:
Please be aware that the indexing issues that first occurred Sunday morning have persisted.
You may encounter record issues throughout the day until the next successful run of the ADUText report. These issues will most likely impact records that were added/deleted/updated over the weekend and are typically in the form of "heading keys need to be indexed" errors in WorkFlows. You may see these errors when searching, modifying, or checking in/out the impacted records.
If you encounter any record errors, please open a ticket (help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>) with the pertinent information.
SirsiDynix is currently investigating the root cause of this indexing issue.
Please see the Known Issue<https://support.swanlibraries.net/issue/90453> posted to our support site for updates.
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
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From: SWAN Communications <swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2022 7:42 AM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: [SWANcom] Record Index Errors due to Overnight Maintenance Issues - 2/13/22
SWAN Member Libraries & Cataloging Staff:
Please be aware, last night we encountered an abnormal ADUText report, which handles our daily record maintenance and processing. That being the case, you may encounter record issues throughout the day until the next successful run of the ADUText report. These issues will most likely impact records that were added/deleted/updated yesterday and are typically in the form of "heading keys need to be indexed" errors in WorkFlows. You may see these errors when searching, modifying, or checking in/out the impacted records.
We've reached out to SirsiDynix Support with hopes to mitigate some of the record issues that may be encountered, but if you come across these records, please email a list to help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net> and we'll forward them to SirsiDynix for further investigation and temporary correction. Otherwise, all record issues should be cleared with tonight's regularly scheduled maintenance.
A Known Issue<https://support.swanlibraries.net/issue/90453> has been posted to our support site and will be updated as new information becomes available.
Ian Nosek
Systems Administrator, Information Technology & Systems Support
ian(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:ian@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-5886
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/>