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Important information for libraries with T1 circuits

by Steven Schlewitt

SWAN Member Library and Information Technology Staff: We recently received the following message (in italics) from Robin Woodsome at ICN, and thought it would be of great interest to libraries that rely on T1 connections for internet service. Even if you are currently running a Comcast Business line, this option may be beneficial to create some redundancy in your connections to prevent extended outages. If you're interested in exploring this, you can contact Robin directly: Robin Woodsome Illinois Century Network State of Illinois 312.814.9698 Cell 312.497.7472 HelpDesk (CMC) 800.366.8768 Option 2 robin.woodsome(a)illinos.gov<mailto:robin.woodsome@illinos.gov> "I have some news which I would like to share with your libraries. AT&T is providing very aggressive pricing on MetroEthernet service for E-Rate eligible sites which includes K12 schools and libraries. Sites do not need to participate in the E-Rate program to receive the new pricing. One library's quote was $277 per month for a 10Mbps ASE Ethernet circuit which is the same price of an AT&T T1 circuit of 1.5Mbps. Given this recent pricing change, I recommend that any libraries with a T1 circuit request pricing on AT&T ASE Ethernet service if they are interested in upgrading. There are not early termination penalties when a site upgrades from T1 to ME service. I can also provide quotes on ICN bandwidth levels available through the State allocation. I invite people to contact me for additional information and help in securing quotes from AT&T. Additional information on AT&T T1 service: * AT&T is sun setting T1 and DS3 service over the next 6 years * Timeline is not finalized but we can expect that T1 and DS3 service will not be available by 2020, and perhaps as early as 2018 * A more specific timeline is being developed by AT&T and will be publicized as soon as available * ICN constituents may continue to order T1 service on the state contract but only for 36 month terms * T1 customers will receive a "withdrawal of service" notice at least 12 months prior to the cancellation of the T1/DS3 service * Current T1 contracts may be renewed under the 36 month term option" Please feel free to forward this to any interested parties. If you follow up on this, I'd love to hear how it goes. Thank you, 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

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EBSCO database offer for RAILS LLSAPs--deadline to commit is Friday, June 13th

by Brande Redfield

EMAIL SENT ON BEHALF OF VERONDA J. PITCHFORD, RAILS DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCE SHARING: Dear RAILS LLSAP Member Libraries, Thank you for being a member of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS). We would like to invite RAILS LLSAP members to participate in the EBSCO database discount offers or, renew current EBSCO subscriptions. Information about the EBSCO database options is attached to this email as a pdf. Subscriptions for this year will run from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Additionally, EBSCO is offering Novelist Select to RAILS members at a 20% discount. Below is a link to more information about Novelist Select: * Novelist Select Website<http://www.ebscohost.com/novelist/our-products/novelist-select> NoveList Select turns your existing catalog into a place for book discovery, adding reader-focused features such as reading recommendations, series information, book reviews, book jackets, and more directly into the catalog. The deadline to submit orders is Friday, June 13th, 2014. If you have any questions or need more information regarding pricing for the EBSCO database discount offers please contact: Matt Antonucci Account Executive EBSCO Information Services 10 Estes Street, Ipswich, MA 01938 USA phone:(800)653-2726 ext 2356 fax: (978)356-5640 mantonucci(a)ebsco.com<mailto:mantonucci@ebsco.com> Thank you! Stay tuned for more information on group purchasing discounts available to RAILS LLSAP members. Yours in library love, vj Veronda Pitchford Director, Membership Development and Resource Sharing Reaching Across Illinois Library System Burr Ridge Office Phone: 630.734.5119 Fax: 630.734.5050 veronda.pitchford(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:veronda.pitchford@railslibraries.info> http://www.railslibraries.info

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Change Management Workshops for Directors and Staff available for registration

by Kate Boyle

Everyone - The two Change Management half-day workshops being presented by Kathryn Deiss on Thursday, Oct. 9th are now open for registration. Please limit your registration to one person per library in each session. Change Management for SWAN Administrators/Directors http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=17747 In this half-day workshop specifically designed for leaders and high level managers, participants will learn the dynamics of change processes, understand resistance to change and how to manage it, learn about different sources of power and the relation of power to change, and understand the critical importance of transitions in the effective implementation of change. Through interactive exercises, lecture, and small group work, participants will gain a common understanding of how to lead the significant changes being implemented in the SWAN libraries. An exploration of organizational culture and its role in the success of the organization is also a key element of this workshop. Change Management for SWAN Supervisors/Managers http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=17748 In this half-day workshop, participants will learn some fundamental concepts related to change including the differences between/among types of change; this will include differences between incremental change and paradigmatic change among other change types. Through interactive exercises learners will gain a deeper awareness of how they can individually, and with others, manage both outer-imposed change and personal change. There will be time for individual, small group, and the whole group to engage in the concepts and activities presented. The Administrators/Directors workshop is scheduled for the morning. Supervisors/Managers will meet in the afternoon. Hope to see you there. 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

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non SWAN rb stats May 2014

by Edlyn LeFevour

Here they are Edlyn LeFevour SWAN Support Analyst 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5161 Fax: 630.734.5056 edlyn.lefevour(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:edlyn.lefevour@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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Media On Demand: New titles loaded

by Karen Bar

Search subject: Media On Demand 20140609 73 print titles 14 audio titles 4 video titles 91 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

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New template for bill notices starting on June 18th.

by Kate Boyle

Everyone- Dave Pacin of SWAN Member Services has developed a new template for patron bills. The SWAN Circ Advisory Committee reviewed the template at their last meeting, made a few suggestions, and it is now ready for use. We will begin using the new bill next Wednesday, June 18th. I have attached a sample so you can view it now. It is formatted to work with either a single or double window envelope. There is new information in the footer on each bill, including the patron's barcode, ptype, item location, and whether it is a local, reciprocal borrowing, or ILL transaction. Don't be concerned, we are not changing the manner in which we distribute these bills, they will be handled as you have directed us previously. If you should have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact us at 630-734-5153. Enjoy the beautiful day. 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

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SWAN June Quarterly Presentation Posted

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Libraries: The SWAN Executive Director report from the June 5 Quarterly meeting is now available online. https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2014-06-05/SW… The live streaming of the event was successful with around 45 concurrent viewers throughout the entire meeting. We noted a few areas for improvement with the sound and some of the presenter devices (SirsiDynix challenged us by bringing 4 different types of devices that were used through the demonstration). We look forward to more online events broadcast from Burr Ridge. 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

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Update: Location Changes for July and August Commitee of the Whole Meetings

by Brande Redfield

SWAN Member Libraries: We just wanted you to be aware that our July and August Committee of the Whole meetings ARE being held off-site, rather than at Burr Ridge as noted on Aaron's presentation today. Here are the locations: July 8th Committee of the Whole - Oak Lawn Public Library August 12th Committee of the Whole - Tinley Park Public Library At this time, all other SWAN meetings for 2014 are scheduled at Burr Ridge. We apologize for any confusion that this may have caused! 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

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Online Streaming: SWAN Quarterly Meeting at Burr Ridge 6/5

by Steven Schlewitt

SWAN Member Library Directors and Administrators: Just a reminder - if you're unable to make it to Burr Ridge today, the Quarterly Meeting will be streamed LIVE via our new streaming service at http://live.railslibraries.info/ We will not be recording this session, so please tune-in at 9:30am to catch the presentation live. Should you encounter issues with the stream, please contact our help desk at 630.734.5153, or email livestream(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:livestream@swanlibraries.net> 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 From: swancom-bounces(a)list.swanlibraries.net [mailto:swancom-bounces@list.swanlibraries.net] On Behalf Of Brande Redfield Sent: Monday, June 2, 2014 2:04 PM To: swancom(a)list.swanlibraries.net Subject: [SWANcom] SWAN Quarterly Meeting at Burr Ridge - Agenda & Packet for 6/5 Now Online Importance: High SWAN Member Library Directors and Administrators: The June SWAN Quarterly agenda is now posted: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2014-06-05/ag… Meeting packet (26 pages): https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2014-06-05/pa… The packet includes updates on migration with an in-person visit from Sirsi Dynix leadership, the SWAN Bylaws Revisions for member vote, and the SWAN Board Election results. We hope to see you at Burr Ridge on Thursday! 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

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SWAN Board Election Results

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Member Libraries: The SWAN Board election for its at-large representative concluded on Friday 5/23 and David Seleb of the Oak Park Public Library was elected to a 3-year term. Please congratulate David and thank the directors who ran in this board election: Anne Kozak from Thomas Ford Library and Tammy Clausen from Berwyn Public Library. One more reminder that SWAN will have its June Quarterly meeting in RAILS Burr Ridge on Thursday June 5th at 9:30AM. This meeting we will try something new which will be a live video stream of the event. For more information on if you should attend in person (directors are encouraged as SWAN Bylaw changes will be voted on) or how to watch live online, go to the SWAN website: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2014-06-03/swan-quarterly-meeting-th… See you Thursday! 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

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