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WorkFlows is down
by SWAN Communications 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

SWAN Member Library Staff, We are currently experiencing an outage of the SWAN firewall; please use WorkFlows Offline Circulation<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64828> while the connections are down. We are in the process of repairing and hope to be up and running soon. We will be updating the Known Issue<https://support.swanlibraries.net/issue/94620> on the support site as we have more information. 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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SWAN Board election: submit your self-nomination & statement - final reminder!
by SWAN Communications 25 Apr '24

25 Apr '24

Hello Library directors & administrators- The SWAN Board is seeking candidates interested in two available at-large seats. The terms begin begin on July 1, 2024 and are three years in length. The self-nomination form will close on Friday, April 26th. You can access the online form using the link below. Board self-nomination | SWAN Library Services (swanlibraries.net)<https://support.swanlibraries.net/form/94600> Information about the SWAN Board, roles & responsibilities, and the election process can be found on SWAN Support under About > Information for Board Members. Information for Board Members | SWAN Library Services (swanlibraries.net)<https://support.swanlibraries.net/board-information/64973> If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly! Regards, Aaron 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/>

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EBSCO database selection form now open!
by SWAN Communications 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Good morning member libraries, The selection form for your four optional EBSCO databases is now open to participating SWAN member libraries. Please see, EBSCO Database Selection Form<https://support.swanlibraries.net/form/94606>, for additional details and access to the form. The form closes end of day, May 10, 2024. Any questions, please email 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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April, 2024 Quarterly Billing is Published
by SWAN Communications 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

The Quarterly RB/ILL Billing has been published. Please visit the news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2024-04/94614> for full details. 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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Aspen 24.04 release
by SWAN Communications 17 Apr '24

17 Apr '24

Good afternoon member libraries, The Aspen 24.04 release is now live. It includes several bug fixes for the SWAN Libraries + (Aspen LiDA) app and improved format assignments for blu-rays and DVDs. You can read more on the SWAN support site: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2024-04/94613 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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SWAN Board self-nomination open for interested candidates
by SWAN Communications 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Hello SWAN library directors & administrators- The SWAN Board is calling for representation from all member library directors/administrators for two at-large positions, with terms beginning on July 1, 2024. The online form to submit the self-nomination statement is open on the SWAN Support site (login required): https://support.swanlibraries.net/form/94600 Information about the SWAN Board election and the timetable are available from the link below. The deadline to submit a self-nomination is Friday, April 26th. https://support.swanlibraries.net/board-information/85634 Regards, Aaron 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/>

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OpenAthens Links Available
by SWAN Communications 27 Mar '24

27 Mar '24

Hello all, Are you using the best links for your electronic resources? Check your library to see a list of recommended links using OpenAthens. OpenAthens for remote access allows users to safely access databases. Libraries in Group 7 are now available. To download the current links and to see which group your library is in, please see our News article<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2024-03/94487>. 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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Reminder: MessageBee List Notification Demos this Week
by SWAN Communications 25 Mar '24

25 Mar '24

Good morning! This is a reminder that we have two demo sessions scheduled this week for the MessageBee List Notifications tool that allows users to manage lists of patrons and send e-mail communications and campaigns. See the following news post for more information: MessageBee List Notification Demos This Week<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2024-03/94597> 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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Chicago Public Library's RB Patron verification tool is down
by SWAN Communications 21 Mar '24

21 Mar '24

SWAN Member Library Staff, Chicago Public Library is currently experiencing an outage of their online patron verification tool. While the issue persists, please contact the Harold Washington Library Center Circulation Department at 312-747-3163 to check the statuses of reciprocal borrowers with CPL. We will be updating the Known Issue<https://support.swanlibraries.net/issue/94596> on the support site as we have more information. 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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OpenAthens Links Available
by SWAN Communications 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

Hello all, Are you using the best links for your electronic resources? Check your library to see a list of recommended links using OpenAthens. OpenAthens for remote access allows users to safely access databases. Libraries in Group 6 are now available. To download the current links and to see which group your library is in, please see our News article<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2024-02/94487>. 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/>SWANcom Subscription Settings<https://mailman.swanlibraries.net/mailman3/lists/swancom.list.swanlibraries…>

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