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Villa Park Closed 3/26-4/14 for Renovations
by Dawne Tortorella 21 Mar '19

21 Mar '19

The Villa Park Public Library will be closed to the public beginning on Tuesday, March 26 and will tentatively reopen Monday, April 15. Visit their website for additional updates. http://www.vppl.info/buildingprojectupdates/ Library staff will be working during this time, but the library items will not be available for holds or circulation during the public closure.

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Cataloging Advisory Notes and Call for Feedback
by webmaster＠swanlibraries.net 20 Mar '19

20 Mar '19

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Dolton Re-opening & Open House
by Dawne Tortorella 20 Mar '19

20 Mar '19

The following thank you and invitation is from Allyson Withers, Library Director, Dolton Public Library District - I would like to personally thank all of our 'sister-libraries' who have assisted the Dolton Public Library District patrons during our library interior renovation project. The library will be having a Grand Re-Opening for the public and community on Saturday, March 30th, 2019 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Hopefully, many we be able to come and view the new interior. Although, library staff will be setting up items and getting acclimated and transitioning to the new library, it will not officially be open for business until Monday, April 8th, 2019. Again, I would like to thank all my colleagues for their assistance and patience during this period. Congratulations on the reopening Allyson, Dolton Public Library District staff, and the community. We look forward to seeing you and your library! SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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Carol Stream Fax Line Unavailable
by Vickie Totton 18 Mar '19

18 Mar '19

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 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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Tinley Park Public Library Closed March 22, 2019
by Vickie Totton 18 Mar '19

18 Mar '19

The Tinley Park Public Library will be closed all day on Friday, March 22, 2019, for an In-Service meeting. SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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Call for Session Ideas for SWANx2019!
by Aaron Skog 15 Mar '19

15 Mar '19

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/>

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SWAN Board & RAILS Board Self-Nominations
by Aaron Skog 15 Mar '19

15 Mar '19

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/>

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Changes to SWAN Membership Support
by Aaron Skog 13 Mar '19

13 Mar '19

Hello everyone, I wanted to let everyone know about some changes within SWAN's staffing and department structure that are going into effect. You can read about these changes in the online document below. https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/19_03_15/SWAN… All the same faces and staff you know-just a different arrangement! Sincerely, Aaron 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/>

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Library In-Service
by Crystal Vela 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

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/>

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SWAN FY20 Budget and LLSAP Funding Amounts for FY20
by Aaron Skog 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

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/>

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