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SWAN PR & Marketing - Tools for Migration

by Brande Redfield

Hello Member Libraries, As mentioned at today's Committee of the Whole meeting, SWAN has formed a PR & Marketing task force to help create marketing materials for both library staff and patrons regarding our upcoming migration. We are working diligently on a variety of materials and have a few things to share. First, if you would like to include a PR blurb into your fall newsletters to patrons, here is a short message that we have created for your use: New Library Catalog Coming This Spring Members who enjoy using the library catalog to find and order books will have a lot more to like, starting this spring. Your Name Library, in connection with other public libraries in the SWAN library consortium, will switch over to a new software system in April 2015. The catalog will be easier to search and will offer many new features to enhance your library experience. Our newsletter and other member communications will provide more details as they become available. Using your library is about to get even better. Other PR tools that will be coming out for you in the coming months: * A clickable migration image for your catalog. When clicked, this image will bring your patron to a SWAN migration FAQ page, which we will continually update as questions arise. * A monthly newsletter for library staff, beginning in January 2015, with pertinent migration info such as training dates, expectations, answers to common questions, and tips to share with patrons. This will be sent to you in a PDF version so that you can share it with your staff electronically or via printed copy. * A monthly bookmark for your patrons, beginning in February 2015. These will be printed by SWAN for distribution by your front desk staff. They will share with patrons the basics of the new system (attractive new features), and other necessary information such as changing logins. * Printable self-check signage about the migration, in case your patrons don't visit the front desk. You can also leave bookmarks by the self-check too if you like. We will make sure to capture any necessary info such as login changes with this signage. If you have any marketing questions for SWAN, including suggestions or requests, please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you, Brande Redfield SWAN Office Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5164 Fax: 630.734.5056 brande.redfield(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:brande.redfield@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

11 years, 6 months

eMedia Library: New titles and items loaded

by Karen Bar

A new batch of titles and items has been loaded. Search subject: eMedia Library 20141110 13 print titles 5 audio titles 18 titles total Karen Bar SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5138 Fax: 630.734.5056 karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

11 years, 6 months

Migration Memo #3: SirsiDynix Mentor now Available

by Kate Boyle

SWAN Library Staff: The attached memo outlines the SirsiDynix Mentor self-paced training program for use of SWAN library staff over the course of our migration to Symphony and in the future. The Migration Memo #3 includes information on the creation and management of user accounts, logging into Mentor, and required courses based upon the staff person's role in the library. I will be presenting this information at the Committee of the Whole meeting at the Burr Ridge office tomorrow, Tuesday November 11 at 9:30am. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. 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

11 years, 6 months

My Media Mall: New titles and items loaded

by Karen Bar

A new batch of titles and items has been loaded. Subject: My Media Mall 20141110 178 print titles 75 audio titles 253 titles total Karen Bar SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5138 Fax: 630.734.5056 karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

11 years, 6 months

Migration Memo #2: Outline of Training Plan

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Library Staff: The attached memo outlines the SWAN approach to training during our migration from Millennium to the new Symphony ILS. All library directors and managers should review this memo and begin discussions within your library about the content within. The Migration Memo #2 includes recommendations and steps to prepare for the training. I will discuss this more in depth at the Committee of the Whole meeting next week, Tuesday November 11 at 9:30am. That agenda was posted online today and sent out via SWANcom. Regards, Aaron 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

11 years, 6 months

SWAN Committee of the Whole Meeting: Agenda for 11/11/14

by Brande Redfield

SWAN Member Libraries: The next 2014 SWAN Committee of the Whole meeting agenda for Tuesday, November 11th at Burr Ridge can be found online here: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2014-11-11/ag… At this meeting we will provide an update on migration, an overview of SirsiDynix Mentor, and cover PR and marketing for migration info. We hope to see you on the 11th at Burr Ridge! Brande Redfield SWAN Office Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5164 Fax: 630.734.5056 brande.redfield(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:brande.redfield@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

11 years, 6 months

Media On Demand: New titles and items loaded

by Karen Bar

A new batch of titles and items has been loaded. Subject: Media On Demand 20141031 95 print titles 47 audio titles 142 titles total Karen Bar SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5138 Fax: 630.734.5056 karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

11 years, 6 months

eMedia Library: New titles and items loaded

by Karen Bar

A new batch of titles and items has been loaded. Search subject: eMedia Library 20141030 29 print titles 9 audio titles 38 titles total Karen Bar SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5138 Fax: 630.734.5056 karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

11 years, 6 months

[swancom] Notices not sent on Monday

by Renee Clanton

Please route to appropriate staff. Notices were not sent on Monday due to the SWAN in-service day. These notices will be sent out on Tuesday 10/28. We apologize for this inconvenience. Renee Clanton SWAN Member Services Consultant 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5169 Fax: 630.734.5056 renee.clanton(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:renee.clanton@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

11 years, 6 months

SERIALS/TECHNICAL SERVICES STAFF: List of Serial Titles Requiring a New Record Each Year: 2015

by Karen Bar

Attached is a list of serial titles requiring a new title each year, and the record numbers for the 2015 issues. These titles are suppressed from the public until November, but are visible from staff functions. Please let me know if you have any questions. Karen Bar SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5138 Fax: 630.734.5056 karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

11 years, 6 months

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