SWAN Member Libraries & Information Technology Staff:
Please see the linked Migration Memo #15, "WorkFlows Production Server Logins", and route to your appropriate library and IT staff. This memo details the process for obtaining your library's Symphony WorkFlows production server logins, how to use these logins, information about the production server, and how to report observed issues.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2015-03-28/swan-migration-memo-15-wo…
If you have any questions about your logins or have any difficulty obtaining access, please submit a ticket to the SWAN support team at help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net> or call SWAN Support directly at 630.734.5153.
Regards,
Steven Schlewitt
SWAN IT Manager
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5130
Fax: 630.734.5056
steven.schlewitt(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:steven.schlewitt@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net
SWAN Library Directors/ Administrators:
Many of you have begun to receive emails from ProPay notifying you of the account creation. These emails are going to the contact listed on the ProPay application, so make sure to check with that person to verify they have received the following two emails.
1. Subject: "ProPay Account" (contains your temporary password)
2. Subject: "The information you requested" (contains your account number and a PDF attachment)
SWAN has created an introduction to the ProPay account. This document covers the basics for getting access and setting up additional users to the account. The link below is Member's Only (login and password required).
https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/commerce
SWAN will create additional documentation on the use of online payment within your Enterprise profile. For now though, each library should begin to set up your access to ProPay.
*Important note*: for whatever reason the bank account you listed on the ProPay application was not entered into your ProPay account. Please make sure to reference a copy of the ProPay application or request this bank account information again as you will need to enter it per the instructions.
Due to privacy and security, SWAN did not retain any of the applications or open the sealed envelopes. The library application was sent directly to ProPay.
Should you have any questions, please send them to commerce(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:commerce@swanlibraries.net>
Aaron Skog
SWAN Executive Director
Reaching Across Illinois Library System
Burr Ridge Office
Phone: 630.734.5122
Fax: 630.734.5056
aaron.skog(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:aaron.skog@railslibraries.info>
http://www.railslibraries.info
+++ Please forward to appropriate personnel +++
Everyone -
Attached is a document defining the process for the circulation of Non-SWAN Interlibrary Loan items on SirsiDynix Workflows.
No longer will libraries be using dummy item cards- after 15 years you can finally throw them away. This process involves adding a Brief Title to Workflows to circulate the item. After circulation the item is deleted from SWAN by the circulating library. While checked out to your patron the item is shadowed in Enterprise to all other users. The patron will see the title entered in their list of checked out items. By entering the Brief Title to SWAN, you can place a hold on the item, generate a hold notice for the item by checking the item in, and after generating the hold even place the item on your open hold shelf for patron pickup.
Please contact SWAN Member Services if you should have any questions. Thank you.
Kate Boyle
SWAN Member Services Manager
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5162
Fax: 630.734.5056
kate.boyle(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:kate.boyle@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net
SWAN Member Libraries and Information Technology Staff:
Just a quick reminder - our SWANTech repeat session is being held tomorrow (Thursday, March 26th) at 10am online.
If you were unable to attend our previous session in Burr Ridge, this repeat online session is a great opportunity to catch up on the topics previously covered or resolve any unanswered technical questions you may still have regarding the SirsiDynix migration.
If you plan on attending the online meeting, please be sure to register on L2. The link to the GoToTraining session can be found on the L2 event page.
http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=19973
If you're unable to attend, our PowerPoint presentation and associated documentation can be found at the link below.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/2015-03-10
Steven Schlewitt
SWAN IT Manager
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5130
Fax: 630.734.5056
steven.schlewitt(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:steven.schlewitt@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net
Hello member libraries,
Our bookmark #3 in the migration series is now ready and will be shipping out soon!
The focus of this bookmark is "To Keep in Mind," and it shares with patrons the news of the offline period from April 11-14, and what this will mean for them. It also notes that any saved web browser link to the catalog may be changing as well, depending upon which page that they've bookmarked. I've attached the high-resolution .tif files to the post below, if you'd like to print out extra copies or use them for other materials.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2015-03-25/migration-3-bookmark-ship…
Our 4th and final bookmark will not be an actual print version - we will be sharing with you an editable template so that you can create your own, post go-live. This way libraries can customize the final one to highlight any key issues to educate patrons on, specifically relevant to your library. I'll send along this template closer to go-live.
Thank you,
Brande Overbey
SWAN Office Manager
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5164
Fax: 630.734.5056
brande.overbey(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:brande.overbey@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net
SWAN Library Directors/Administrators:
This is a reminder that SWAN seeks a response from each library for Migration Memo #12 and #13.
Memo #12: SirsiDynix WorkFlows 3.5GA Installer
We think many libraries have completed this *mandatory* step but perhaps failed to update the readiness report. Please verify with your IT staff.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2015-03-16/swan-migration-memo-12-si…
Memo #13 Enterprise checklist: Details and library responses.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2015-03-18/swan-migration-memo-13-en…
Aaron Skog
SWAN Executive Director
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5122
Fax: 630.734.5056
aaron.skog(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:aaron.skog@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net
SWAN Member Libraries & Information Technology Staff:
Please see the linked Migration Memo #14, "WorkFlows Offline & Login Test Day", and route to your appropriate library and IT staff. This memo details the process for an upcoming WorkFlows & Login Test Day, which is a mandatory test to ensure your library is prepared for the offline days (April 11th-13th) leading to go-live. The test requires library staff members to perform a short series of circulation tasks in Offline Mode, followed by a login to the Production Server to upload data and verify your login is working correctly. Logins to the Production Server will be distributed in a memo to be released later this week.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2015-03-24/swan-migration-memo-14-wo…
If you have any questions/comments about the Offline Test Day, please submit a ticket to the SWAN support team at migrationhelp(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:migrationhelp@swanlibraries.net> or call SWAN Support directly at 630.734.5153.
Thank you for your participation!
Steven Schlewitt
SWAN IT Manager
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5130
Fax: 630.734.5056
steven.schlewitt(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:steven.schlewitt@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net
This week, we have gifts for both staff and patrons!
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2015-03-23/migration-newsletter-3-an…
The SWAN Migration newsletter "The Journey Ahead" issue 3 for staff is now available. This will be our final newsletter pre- go live, and so we've tried to include helpful pointers about what to expect, an updated timeline, what will be changing, and all of the "need to know" items for patrons.
Also available is a patron Quick Start Guide, created by PR staff at Eisenhower Public Library and adapted for SWAN member library use. I do also have a writeable Publisher version for you to edit as you see fit, if you would like it. Please email me directly if you'd like the writeable version, as I could not attach it to the website post.
Our bookmark #3 is scheduled to be delivered this week to Burr Ridge, so I hope to have those packed and out to you by next week. I know that you probably have some extra green bookmarks still left over, so it is totally fine to have both out for patrons. Bookmark #3 alerts patrons to our expected "offline" time of April 11-13, and what this will mean for them.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions. Just a few more weeks until the big day!
Brande Overbey
SWAN Office Manager
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5164
Fax: 630.734.5056
brande.overbey(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:brande.overbey@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net
Hi all,
The extended due dates put into place last week for items receiving a loan period of 21 days are still in effect. In addition, SWAN has edited all 14-day loan rules this morning with the same parameters.
* All materials checking out for 21 days or 14 days should receive an absolute due date of 4/20/15.
* If items have holds, you may see them receive a due date that exceeds 4/20/15.
* Items will be non-renewable. Please check in and check back out your own materials as a temporary workaround.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your ongoing patience throughout this process. Any further loan rule edits made will be announced in a subsequent SWANcom.
If you have any questions about this, please let us know. Thank you!
Samantha Dietel
SWAN Member Services Consultant
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5163
Fax: 630.734.5056
samantha.dietel(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:samantha.dietel@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net
SWAN Library Staff:
Maintenance on the SWAN Symphony Test server has concluded for the weekend. You may now login normally using your test logins.
Thank you for your patience.
Steven Schlewitt
SWAN IT Manager
Reaching Across Illinois Library System
Burr Ridge Office
Phone: 630.734.5130
Fax: 630.734.5056
steven.schlewitt(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:steven.schlewitt@railslibraries.info>
http://www.railslibraries.info
From: swancom-bounces(a)list.swanlibraries.net [mailto:swancom-bounces@list.swanlibraries.net] On Behalf Of Ian Nosek
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 9:16 AM
To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net
Subject: [SWANcom] SWAN Symphony Test Server Maintenance This Weekend (Beginning Friday at 8pm)
SWAN Library Staff:
Please be aware, this weekend we will be performing scheduled maintenance on the SWAN Symphony Test server to resolve several issues and refresh configuration settings. The planned outage will begin this evening at 8pm, and the server may be offline throughout the weekend. During this time, WorkFlows will be unavailable for testing.
This outage will not affect any of the Millennium servers you're currently using for normal daily operations. This only affects our SirsiDynix Symphony servers.
We'll send additional SWANcoms prior to the maintenance and when the maintenance process concludes.
Thank you for your patience.
Ian Nosek
SWAN System Administrator
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5120
Fax: 630.734.5056
ian.nosek(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:ian.nosek@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net