The Carol Steam Public Library fax line is currently unavailable due to the start of their Remodel Project. Please send correspondence via email either to a specific staff email, or to cstream(a)cslibrary.org<mailto:cstream@cslibrary.org>.
Vickie Totton
Consultant, Member Services
vickie(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:vickie@swanlibraries.net> * 630.326.8714
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
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Hi Library Staff!
Save the Date! Friday, August 16, 2019 is our annual event, which we call SWANx or SWAN Expo (we used to call it SWANstravaganza but that is really difficult to type).
SWANx19 event planning is underway, but we need your help. The theme for this year's event is a SWAN Expo which will be a showcase on how libraries are enhancing their communities. Our event planning group is looking for topics on interesting ways you engage with the community you serve. This could be event programs, community outreach, technology based tools, or collaboration with local school districts.
Read more here and access the online form for suggesting ideas or submitting proposals.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-02/66596
If your proposal is accepted, you will receive free admission to the event, which includes meals and snacks for the day.
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Library Directors & Administrators,
The SWAN Board self-nomination form will be available until next week when it closes Friday at 5 p.m. We are seeking individuals interested in SWAN's strategic direction for the next 3 years. Library directors/administrators who are interested in one of the three at-large seats can submit their statement for the election online.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-02/66595
Additionally, there are RAILS Board seats available. There was some interest at the SWAN Quarterly meeting on RAILS strategic direction is it pertains to resource sharing. We encourage you to check out the RAILS website for information on the two at-large seats.
https://www.railslibraries.info/board/nomination-2019
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Bridgeview Public Library will be closing early on March 20th, 2019 for a staff In-Service. The library will close at 4PM on the 20th and will resume regular hours on March 21st, 2019.
Palos Park Library will be closed March 29th all day for an In-Service Day. They will resume regular hours on March 30th.
Crystal Vela
Consultant, Member Services
crystal(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:crystal@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-8059
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 SWAN FY20 budget was approved last week at the quarterly meeting. The SWAN Membership fees for FY20 are now posted online at the link below.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/about/budget
There was interest at the quarterly meeting about the LLSAP funding for the 6 consortia in RAILS. This funding is provided in a letter to SWAN shared in the SWAN Board packet from October 18, 2018. You can see the LLSAP funding formula and the amounts for the 6 consortia on pages 111 and 112 of the SWAN Board packet, the PDF of which can be viewed below.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/18_10_19/6629…
Thank you all for coming out last week!
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Hello Directors & Administrators,
Please refer to the SWAN support site news post about the self-nomination for the upcoming SWAN Board election.
There will be three open seats for the board, and we encourage all library directors or administrators to consider this opportunity. All seats are at-large and are three year terms. For details, please review the news post which has a link to the online self-nomination form.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-02/66595
If you are interested and want to find out more, please reach out to anyone on the current board. The current board members are listed here:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/about/board-members
I would be happy to answer any questions as well!
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>