SWAN Member Libraries & Information Technology Staff:
Please see the linked memo "Network Changes Memo #9: IP Migration Readiness", and route to your appropriate library and IT staff. This memo details a simple test that needs to be performed at your library to ensure preparation for our upcoming IP migration. This check must be completed successfully by Monday, March 24th. Since this check may require IT assistance in some cases, we strongly recommend performing the check sooner than later.
http://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2014-03-07/action-required-network-mi…
If you have any questions/comments about the upcoming migration, or should you encounter any issues while performing the network check, please submit a ticket to the SWANTech Queue of the SWAN ticket system or contact the SWAN Help Desk directly at 630-734-5153.
Thank you again for your cooperation and patience throughout the SWAN Network Migration Project.
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 or Library Administrators:
Please review the attached memo on the March 3, 2014 OCLC Renewal Agreement that you have either received or will receive in the mail from the Illinois State Library.
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 Libraries,
Today the SWAN library directors voted unanimously to approve funds from the capital reserves so that the SWAN Board can complete negotiations with SirsiDynix. In summary, the vote was 52 in favor, 25 absent, 0 against, 0 abstain.
If you are want to see why this vote was unanimous, I have included the presentation from today that covers proposal from SirsiDynix that all SWAN libraries will get once we complete negotiations. This presentation goes over what SWAN will be getting, including full e-book integration into our catalog, mobile circulation for library staff using tablets, Facebook integration, a mobile app for your library, and much, much more!
We will be sending out a memo next week regarding the PLA Conference to provide guidance to attendees on how to approach ILS vendor exhibitors. Since SWAN is still negotiating, it will be important to make sure we all understand how to visit the booths and what can be shared.
Thank you everyone that came to the meeting today,
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
I want to give all our SWAN libraries an update on the transition in Bibliographic Services.
Karen Bar began work as the new Manager of Bibliographic Services on Monday, March 3. I will continue working part-time and assisting Karen with the transition for the next few weeks.
You may begin sending any email or telephone questions, problems, project requests, etc. to Karen's attention. Karen may be reached at:
karen.bar(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:karen.bar@railslibraries.info>
(630) 734-5138
You will find Karen extremely competent, informed, and friendly. She is eager to assist you in any way possible.
Many thanks for the opportunity to work with and for you these many years. It has been my privilege to know many of you. SWAN has a very bright, exciting future ahead. The fine work that each of you does will continue to make SWAN the envy of the library world.
Best always,
Tony
Tony Siciliano
SWAN Bibliographic Services
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5143
Fax: 630.734.5056
tony.siciliano(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:tony.siciliano@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net<http://support.swanlibraries.net/>
Millennium password changes go into effect next Thursday, March 13th. Attached is a memo outlining how to retrieve the new passwords. If you should have any problems retrieving them, don't hesitate to contact me.
It was great seeing all of you at the Quarterly today.
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
Search subject: Media on Demand 20140227
408 print titles
92 audio titles
500 titles total
My apologies for such a large load. Due to a mix-up with email addresses, OCLC was not notifying SWAN of new titles available. The problem has been resolved.
Tony Siciliano
SWAN Bibliographic Services Manager
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630.734.5143
Fax: 630.734.5056
tony.siciliano(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:tony.siciliano@railslibraries.info>
http://support.swanlibraries.net
