To Library directors & business managers-
The annual budget process for SWAN has begun. Libraries that have negotiated a new (or revised) bond payment or debt service schedule can upload that schedule to SWAN Support to update the SWAN membership fee bond schedule.
https://swanlibraries.net/form/94546
Public libraries that have a non-operating debt service should submit the payment schedule to SWAN, such as a bond payment used for library facility renovation or construction. SWAN membership fees incorporate the bond/debt service amount, so it is important that your library provide this information, otherwise it is possible your membership fees will increase substantially in the upcoming year.
The deadline to complete the submission is Friday, February 6, 2026.
If you have any questions about the SWAN budget and your library membership fees, refer to the page below for details on how the membership fees are calculated, and see your current membership fees listed.
https://swanlibraries.net/about/budget
Please contact me directly if you have any questions or require clarification.
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
My pronouns: he/him/his
SWAN Library Services
915 Harger Road, Suite 260, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Good morning member libraries,
The Aspen 25.11 release is live. This release includes new features to help library staff organize lists and more easily group records.
In addition, this release includes optional configuration to apply filters from a keyword search. SWAN will explore this feature in a special meeting of Cataloging Working Group and the Discovery and User Experience Working Group in early December.
You can learn more in our news post: https://swanlibraries.net/news/2025-11/95014
SWAN Library Services
915 Harger Road, Suite 260, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
To member libraries,
SWAN has begun the process of removing Boundless records from the library catalog and the SWAN Libraries+ app. As of November 2, patrons are no longer able to checkout new material from Boundless. This is to ensure that patrons do not have titles checked out when the Boundless app is retired for the eRead Illinois collection.
Important Dates
* November 17: The Boundless app will be retired for eRead Illinois
* November 17-December 1: Migration of content to Palace Project
* December 2: The Palace Project app will go live with the eRead Illinois collection. Patrons may begin downloading the app and signing in.
Support
SWAN has additional information that you may refer to here: eRead Illinois Transition from Boundless to Palace Project<https://swanlibraries.net/news/2025-10/95011>.
The eRead Illinois website also has a page regarding the transition: 2025 Boundless Transition FAQ<https://ereadillinois.com/transition>.
There are two upcoming webinars that will be hosted by Lyrasis regarding the move to Palace Project for library staff:
* Monday, November 10, at 11 a.m.<https://lyrasis.zoom.us/meeting/register/W90o7ldxSUO42vjbQbmfbQ>
* Thursday, November 13, at 2 p.m.<https://lyrasis.zoom.us/meeting/register/gwU2hnpgRQiyWyZae4UmPw>
Any additional questions or concerns? Please contact us at help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>.
SWAN Library Services
915 Harger Road, Suite 260, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Email: help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>
Phone: 844-SWANLIB (844-792-6542)
https://support.swanlibraries.net
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Hello SWAN member libraries-
The SWAN staff will be attending an in-service day retreat tomorrow, October 24th. We will monitor systems throughout the day, but any requests will be responded to next week Monday.
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
915 Harger Road, Suite 260, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>