SWAN Member Library Staff:
As libraries approach a return to "regular" hours we want to remind all SWAN libraries to review Days Closed Calendars. Make sure you have entered all scheduled holidays in your calendar including the major holidays. Having these dates in your calendar will ensure you do not have items checked out for those dates.
Visit the Days Closed<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64717> documentation page on the SWAN Support Site for instructions to manage your calendar through WorkFlows. As always, if you would prefer SWAN to manage your calendar simply provide us with the dates you will be closed via help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@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)
https://support.swanlibraries.net<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Library Directors & Administrators-
I would like to invite you all to regional meetings to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and its possible use within your community. You can find out more about these regional meetings and register for them using the SWAN Support news post below.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-05/86043
I have invited Diane Foote, Executive Director of ILA, to speak at our June 3rd SWAN Quarterly meeting about the dispersal of funds and how libraries can work together. The meeting agenda and packet will be posted next week, but you can get the details for joining the event via the link below.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/82150
Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions!
Regards,
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/>
SWAN Member Library Staff:
Please see our latest news post announcing the launch of the new SWAN Notice Dialer<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-05/86156>. Beginning May 25th (next Tuesday), the SWAN Notice Dialer will replace the retiring SVA system to provide phone notices to patrons opted-in for the service.
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/>
SWAN Member Library Staff:
Please join us this Thursday (5/13) at 11:00AM via GoToMeeting for an Introduction to the SWAN Notice Dialer<https://librarylearning.org/event/2021-05-13/introduction-swan-notice-dialer>. This new notice dialer system will soon replace the SVA dialer that has been serving hold pickup and overdue notices to SWAN patrons with a PHONE notice preference.
If you're unable to attend, we plan on recording and sharing the session on the SWAN Support site. We'll also be posting updated details and documentation for the dialer on the support site in the upcoming days.
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/>
To SWAN library directors & administrators-
The e-ballot for this year's SWAN Board election has been sent directly to those designated to vote in this year's election. The email will have a unique login and passcode for voting.
Details on the board election can be found on SWAN Support-please refer to this page:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/board-information/85634
The ballot will remain open until May 31st. We encourage you to review your email from the myDirectVote system and make sure you can access the ballot. SWAN does not have the login and passcode information, but I can help you get to the support team at the myDirectVote vendor.
Thanks again to those running for the two open seats!
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/>
SWAN Member Library Staff:
Have questions about the upcoming patron record purge? Join us at one of the upcoming Q&A / office hour sessions via GoToMeeting to have your questions answered!
You can find the registration and event information on L2:
* Friday, 5/7 at 1:00PM - Patron Record Purge Q&A / Office Hours<https://librarylearning.org/event/2021-05-07/swan-patron-record-purge-qa-of…>
* Tuesday, 5/11 at 10:00AM - Patron Record Purge Q&A / Office Hours<https://librarylearning.org/event/2021-05-11/swan-patron-record-purge-qa-of…>
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/>
From: SWANcom <swancom-bounces(a)list.swanlibraries.net> On Behalf Of Vickie Totton
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2021 1:50 PM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: [SWANcom] 2021 Patron Record Purge
SWAN Member Libraries,
The 2021 Patron Record Purge was postponed due to COVID restrictions. We are happy to announce this project will take place in May. For details including criteria and timeline please see the Patron Record Review - Record Purge<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-04/85975> news article on the SWAN 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<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>
Hello SWAN Library Directors & Administrators-
The SWAN Board will have 2 seats open for a 3-year term starting July 1, 2021. The self-nomination step is complete, and we have 7 candidates that have put their names forward!
You can read the statements of the candidates below.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/board-information/85634
The e-ballot for the election will be sent out next week on Monday, May 10th to current library directors/administrators. If you are a new library director, administrator, or holding an interim position through the end of May, please refer to the Library Learning (L2) site to update your library's staff listing. This e-ballot will go to your email address associated with the library. You can find out more about the new L2 system via its help section online:
https://librarylearning.org/help
A big thank you to the candidates for putting your names forward!
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/>
SWAN Member Libraries,
The 2021 Patron Record Purge was postponed due to COVID restrictions. We are happy to announce this project will take place in May. For details including criteria and timeline please see the Patron Record Review - Record Purge<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-04/85975> news article on the SWAN 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<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>
The SWAN Support Site and OTRS migrations have concluded successfully. No further downtime is expected for the evening.
Please proceed to submit tickets and login to the SWAN Support Site as usual. Let us know if you encounter any issues by emailing help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net> to open a ticket.
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/>
From: Steven Schlewitt
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 2:46 PM
To: 'swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net' <swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net>
Subject: *Reminder* SWAN Support Site & Ticket System Planned Outage TONIGHT from 7:00PM
Just a quick reminder - the SWAN Support Site and Ticket System will be unavailable tonight beginning at 7:00PM during our server migration. Please see our news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-04/85827> for full details and 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<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>
From: Steven Schlewitt
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 4:18 PM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net<mailto:swancom@list.swanlibraries.net>
Subject: SWAN Support Site & Ticket System Planned Outage on April 28th from 7:00PM
SWAN Member Library Staff:
Please see our latest news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-04/85827> regarding the upcoming planned outage of the SWAN Support Site and Ticket System. This outage will begin at 7:00PM on Wednesday, April 28th and is expected to conclude by the morning of the 29th. As this outage will affect our ticketing system, we ask that you submit urgent tickets during the outage period via the SWAN toll-free number, 844-SWAN-LIB (844-792-6542).
We'll update the linked news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-04/85827> as the migration progresses.
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/>
SWAN Member Library Staff:
Please see our latest news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-04/85827> regarding the upcoming planned outage of the SWAN Support Site and Ticket System. This outage will begin at 7:00PM on Wednesday, April 28th and is expected to conclude by the morning of the 29th. As this outage will affect our ticketing system, we ask that you submit urgent tickets during the outage period via the SWAN toll-free number, 844-SWAN-LIB (844-792-6542).
We'll update the linked news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-04/85827> as the migration progresses.
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/>
Hello,
If you receive an email from EBSCO about a password change to the EDS API, disregard it. Please don't make the change. If you did, don't worry; send an email to help@swanlibraries to let us know. The EDS API password is the unique password that we use at SWAN to integrate EDS with Enterprise. We will change them before the expiration date. Here's a sample of the email:
The current password used to access your EBSCO account(s) listed below is about to expire. To ensure continued access, please reset your password before the expiration date by logging in to EBSCOadmin. Notifications are sent to all library administrators beginning 15 days before the password expires. Additional reminders occur seven days prior and then daily for five days before the final expiration. Once the password has been reset, the email reminders stop.
Important Note: Even if you do not use the Username and Password to directly access your products, services using the EDS API Integration, like Curriculum Builder, may rely on the password.
Customer ID
User ID
Expire Date (EST)
S00000000
sample_api
5/5/2021
Thank you!
Robin Hofstetter
Consultant, Electronic Resources
robin(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:robin@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7823
My pronouns: they/them/theirs
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 Cataloging and Acquisitions Staff:
The X12 Invoice Report Issue has been resolved; we have updated the Known Issue<https://support.swanlibraries.net/node/85839> on the SWAN 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<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>
From: SWANcom <swancom-bounces(a)list.swanlibraries.net> On Behalf Of Steven Schlewitt
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 7:25 AM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: [SWANcom] X12 Invoice Reports Suspended 4/17 & 4/18
SWAN Member Library Cataloging and Acquisitions Staff:
We are currently experiencing extremely long run times for the Book X12 Invoice reports. This began Friday after our 2:00 PM EDI Receive Report processed over 700 files, many more than usual. We have suspended all scheduled Book X12 Invoice reports to ensure all other regularly scheduled reports run without issue.
We are working with SirsiDynix Support to identify the issue and will resume all Book X12 Invoice reports once the issue has been resolved. We'll post updates to the Known Issue<https://support.swanlibraries.net/node/85839> as more information becomes available.
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<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Member Library Cataloging and Acquisitions Staff:
We are currently experiencing extremely long run times for the Book X12 Invoice reports. This began Friday after our 2:00 PM EDI Receive Report processed over 700 files, many more than usual. We have suspended all scheduled Book X12 Invoice reports to ensure all other regularly scheduled reports run without issue.
We are working with SirsiDynix Support to identify the issue and will resume all Book X12 Invoice reports once the issue has been resolved. We'll post updates to the Known Issue<https://support.swanlibraries.net/node/85839> as more information becomes available.
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<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>
Hi SWAN Library Directors & Administrators-
There will be two SWAN board seats open July 1, 2021 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.
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 30th.
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/>
We continue to observe failed scheduled harvest tasks and are still working with SirsiDynix to determine the cause of the issue. In the meantime, we've been able to run the harvest manually to update affected records, so this issue is no longer noticeable when navigating records in Enterprise. Records should be current to changes made within the last day.
We'll continue to provide updates to the Known Issue<https://support.swanlibraries.net/node/85565> as information becomes available.
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/>
From: Steven Schlewitt
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2021 8:59 AM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: *Update* Enterprise Catalog Harvest Issues 3/24, 3/25
Our nightly harvest failed again Thursday morning. We're working with SirsiDynix Support to investigate the issue and will provide further details when they become available. In the meantime, record changes are now two days behind on Enterprise, but hold placement, item availability, and patron interactions remain unaffected.
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/>
From: SWANcom <swancom-bounces(a)list.swanlibraries.net<mailto:swancom-bounces@list.swanlibraries.net>> On Behalf Of Steven Schlewitt
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 8:51 AM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net<mailto:swancom@list.swanlibraries.net>
Subject: [SWANcom] Enterprise Catalog Harvest Issues 3/24
SWAN Member Library & Cataloging Staff:
Our nightly scheduled Enterprise record harvest failed overnight due to SaaS upgrades applied across SirsiDynix environments. The impact of this issue is catalog record adds/edits/deletes performed yesterday will not be reflected in the Enterprise catalog until our next harvest tomorrow morning. The catalog will continue to reference the most recent successful harvest performed Tuesday morning. Also worth noting that item availability and patron interactions with records will not be impacted by this issue. Additionally the Aspen Discovery harvest and normal overnight Symphony record processing are unaffected by this issue.
If you have any questions, please email 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<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>
Our nightly harvest failed again Thursday morning. We're working with SirsiDynix Support to investigate the issue and will provide further details when they become available. In the meantime, record changes are now two days behind on Enterprise, but hold placement, item availability, and patron interactions remain unaffected.
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/>
From: SWANcom <swancom-bounces(a)list.swanlibraries.net> On Behalf Of Steven Schlewitt
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 8:51 AM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: [SWANcom] Enterprise Catalog Harvest Issues 3/24
SWAN Member Library & Cataloging Staff:
Our nightly scheduled Enterprise record harvest failed overnight due to SaaS upgrades applied across SirsiDynix environments. The impact of this issue is catalog record adds/edits/deletes performed yesterday will not be reflected in the Enterprise catalog until our next harvest tomorrow morning. The catalog will continue to reference the most recent successful harvest performed Tuesday morning. Also worth noting that item availability and patron interactions with records will not be impacted by this issue. Additionally the Aspen Discovery harvest and normal overnight Symphony record processing are unaffected by this issue.
If you have any questions, please email 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<https://support.swanlibraries.net/>