Hello SWAN Members,
The Glen Ellyn Public Library will be closed this Friday, October 11, for a Staff In-Service 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/>
The Bloomingdale Public Library will be closed Friday October 4, for a Staff In-Service Day. They will reopen on Saturday, October 5, at 9:00 am.
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 Members,
The Westmont Public Library now has access to their collections, they are once again holdable.
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 Green Hills Public Library District will be closed Sunday, October 13, for a special event.
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 Libraries and Circulation Staff:
Please see the news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-09/66841> on the SWAN support site for the latest update and completion of the Consolidation of Address and Extended Info Fields in User Records project. The final aspect of this project, migration and removal of the GUARDIAN field has been completed.
Thank you for your patience throughout the process.
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/
** Please forward to appropriate staff.**
Good afternoon SWAN membership -
In order to better serve our members and patrons, the SWAN Bibliographic Services team and the Cataloging Advisory Group have been working on a new set of guidelines for Blu-ray/DVD combo packs. The guidelines are similar to their previous version with some changes made to help our members better distinguish between combo pack records and records for their component parts, provide better visibility and transparency for our patrons, and improve bibliographic record matching based on UPC.
Please read the updated support site document: Combo Packs<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64629>.
Note the section about the new 590 term "COMBO PACK". Its behavior in Enterprise is detailed in the 590 Field: SWAN Format<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64634> document. SWAN has spoken to Midwest Tape, and they are implementing a change to all SWAN library profiles to include the new term on combo pack bibliographic records. Other vendors may require individual action by libraries.
SWAN is planning a cleanup of existing records to reflect the new standards. Libraries are not responsible for performing this cleanup, but Cataloging Libraries should feel free to update existing records if preferred.
Thank you, and please submit a ticket 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/>
Hello SWAN Members,
The Westmont Public Library has begun their renovation. During this time various collections will be unavailable, in order to avoid any delays in filling holds their entire collection is now non-holdable. They anticipate the renovation to continue through October 25, 2019. We will send another SWANcom once they notify us they have completed their project and their collection is once again holdable.
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/>
The September 18th Circulation Advisory meeting has been cancelled. In lieu of the regularly scheduled meeting the elected representatives of the advisory group have a working assignment focusing on the Circulation Policy.
Future Circulation Dates:
Circulation User Group: October 16th
Circulation Advisory Group: November 20th
Thank you,
Consultant, User Experience
crystal(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:crystal@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-8059
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/>
Hello SWAN Libraries,
The September quarterly meeting recording is posted online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-rov5AVv3Q
The presentation in PowerPoint format is also uploaded and available to everyone via our SWAN Support site, Meetings & Documents section.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meetings-trainings/meeting-documents
Lastly, at the meeting we mentioned some completed usability studies with library patrons, which have touched on hold queue displays. Those studies began with SWAN working with the company Merge Design + Interactive in 2017, which we have continued on our own within the SWAN User Experience department and our Discovery & User Experience Advisory Group (DUX) for 2018-2019. The 3-part Merge study of Enterprise, along with our own studies are available here:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64810
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/>
The Carol Stream Public Library will be opening late on September 18th and 19th due to construction.
They will be open from 3PM-9PM on both days.
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 Oak Lawn Public Library will be closed this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 6 through the 8th.
They will reopen on Monday, September 9th.
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 Itasca Community Library will be closed all day on Friday, September 13 for staff in-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/>
RFS will be closed this Friday, September 6th in preparation for lobby renovation.
They will reopen on Saturday, September 7th at 9AM.
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 Libraries,
The September Quarterly agenda and packet for the meeting on Thursday, September 5th at 10:00 a.m. is now available for you:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/19_09_05/6530…
We will live-stream the audio and desktop presentation of this meeting via GoToMeetings; if you would like to join remotely, please refer to the agenda in the meeting packet. This meeting is at the Oak Brook Public Library and begins at 10 a.m.
Packet and Meeting highlights:
* Overview of the New SirsiDynix BLUEcloud Circulation, Cataloging, and Acquisitions
* Review of upcoming changes to the holds configuration in Symphony, aka Demand Management
* Feedback on the 2019 SWAN Expo membership event
* SWAN Board recommendation on changing SWAN accounting service and updating the current budget
* Discussion and feedback on the BLUEcloud Mobile app
* Written updates on strategic plan initiatives and projects for member libraries
So print out the packet for backyard summer reading and enjoy your holiday!
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:
Lynda.com (LinkedInLearning) has informed us that they will no longer support OpenAthens for patron authentication.
SWAN support is working closely with LinkedIn staff to maintain our current patron privacy standards.
Please follow the known issue<https://support.swanlibraries.net/node/66823> on our support site for updates.
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/>
The La Grange Public Library will be closed the rest of today due to a power outage.
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/>
The Theosophical Society in America (Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library) will be closed on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Dave Pacin
Systems Administrator, Information Technology & Systems Support
dave(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:dave@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-8360
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/>
Hi SWAN Libraries-
We have a feedback survey for everyone that attended Friday's SWAN Expo. There is also a question at the end of the survey for those of you unable to attend, we would like to hear why you could not make it.
Feedback Survey Link
https://fs8.formsite.com/SWANServices/swanx19/index.html
Just in case you need to refer to the meeting page with speakers and sessions, you can find it on the support site below.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/swanx
Thanks again everyone!
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/>
The Thomas Ford Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, August 23rd for an in-service.
Dave Pacin
Systems Administrator, Information Technology & Systems Support
dave(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:dave@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-8360
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,
I wanted to make sure everyone is aware of the focus groups we have arranged for library staff to provide input on SWAN's software platform-WorkFlows, Enterprise, Analytics, etc. - and the areas of using this software where you might be frustrated (or satisfied). We have a task force of your peers assembled to help us and the focus group is the best way you can help this Clarity Task Force and have your voice heard.
These focus groups are limited to 10 attendees each. We ask that you register in advance for these 90 minute meetings. The first two are next week.
Meeting Dates, Times, & Locations
August 21 10am-11:30am Batavia Public Library (open spots)
August 23 2pm-3:30pm Tinley Park Public Library (open spots)
September 10 10am-11:30am SWAN Headquarters in Westmont (open spots)
September 13 2pm-3:30pm Oak Park Public Library (open spots)
Read more on how to register for a spot here:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-07/66772
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/>
The next SWAN Cataloging Advisory Group meeting will be taking place Thursday, August 22nd from 10:00-12:00 at the Oak Lawn Public Library in Meeting Room B.
Please note the change in venue for this meeting. An agenda will be available on our support site next week prior to the event. Topics will include a final draft of Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack practices, discussion of standard numbers and bibliographic match points, and a presentation on Oak Lawn Public Library's automated processing tools.
Registration is available on L2: https://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=27822
Feel free to submit topics for discussion to scott(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:scott@swanlibraries.net>. We hope to see you there!
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 Hillside Public Library will be closed on Friday, August 16th for in-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/>
Villa Park Public Library will begin limiting the availability of their collection starting on Monday, August 12 while they undergo renovations. The library will remain open, but most of their material will be inaccessible and non-holdable. This practice is expected to continue through early October.
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Please see our Latest News<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-08/66796> on the SWAN Support Site for information regarding a new process for our items long in transit. If you have any questions regarding this new process please send an email to 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 Staff:
Carol Stream Public Library will be closed Friday, August 23rd for a staff development 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/>
SWAN Libraries -
BLUEcloud Mobile Statistics are now available! See our support site SWAN-Wide Monthly Statistics<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64729> to download. You can find documentation for interpreting these stats on our Search & Discovery Usage Statistics page<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64809>. There has been interest in statistical usage, so we wanted to give you what we currently have available.
We are working with SirsiDynix to learn more about these stats, how to interpret them, and how we can make them customizable for each library going forward. If you have any questions/comments/general inquiries, please open a help desk ticket - help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Library Staff:
Hodgkins Public Library District will be closed Friday, August 16th for a staff development 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/>