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SWAN Member Libraries: SWAN has negotiated a group discount for Comics Plus from Library Pass. Comics Plus is a database of new and backlist comics and graphic novels from over 120 publishers with unlimited access and simultaneous use. Patrons can read comics and graphic novels on the Library Pass platform on smartphones, tablets, or within a web browser. This discount is available for public libraries. The details and pricing are available on the SWAN Discounts<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/90261#comicsplus> page. A Comics Plus Live Demo<https://support.swanlibraries.net/training/90723> will be held on April 13, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Please email help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net> with questions or to sign up. 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…>

2 years, 7 months

SWAN Technology Update Meeting on 3/24/2022 at 10AM

by SWAN Communications

SWAN Member Libraries & Information Technology Staff: We hope you'll join us this Thursday for a SWAN Technology Update meeting. This meeting is open to any interested library staff and covers a variety of technology-oriented projects and topics. Please see the posted meeting agenda<https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/22_03_24/8872…> for more details. If you'll be in attendance, don't forget to register via L2<https://librarylearning.org/event/2022-03-24/swan-technology-update>. 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…>

2 years, 8 months

OCLC WorldCat Holdings Reset

by SWAN Communications

Good morning - SWAN will soon begin the process of having our members' OCLC holdings reset. Please see this news post for further details: Upcoming OCLC WorldCat Holdings Reset<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-03/90672>. We will provide updates as we find out more about the timeline of this project. Thank you, and please contact us if you have any questions. Scott Brandwein Bibliographic Services Manager scott(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:scott@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7455 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/>

2 years, 8 months

Aspen 22.03 Release

by SWAN Communications

The 22.03 release of Aspen Discovery is now live. This release includes the following improvements to searching: * Searches are now case-insensitive, meaning you'll get the same results if you capitalize or don't capitalize your keywords * Better handling of possessive searches that include apostrophes (e.g. devil's food cake) * Better handling of stop words The focus for the next few releases will be on enhancements to search, facets, and record grouping. https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-03/90617 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…>

2 years, 8 months

Aspen is live!

by SWAN Communications

Good morning member libraries, We're officially live on Aspen! All libraries now have an Enterprise banner pointing to their Aspen catalogs and your patrons can copy their lists over from Aspen to Enterprise. You can find more details on the changes implemented today in this news post: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-02/90563 Over the next month, we'll send some reminders to help you update your links for a smooth transition off Enterprise. This has been a years-long journey that started even before Aspen existed, and we're so excited to make a new catalog available to patrons. An extra special thanks to our pilot libraries, who gave us so many recommendations, ideas, and bug fixes to make Aspen really shine: Chicago Ridge, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Oak Park, St. Charles, Tinley Park, and Villa Park. If you have any issues or questions or just want to say "hooray!", email us at help(a)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…>

2 years, 8 months

Database Rebuild & Scheduled Downtime/Offline on April 17 2022

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SWAN Member Libraries: Please see our latest news post regarding the upcoming Database Rebuild & Scheduled Downtime<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-03/90612>, scheduled for Sunday, April 17th. On April 17th, any open SWAN libraries will need to use WorkFlows in Offline mode<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64828> to maintain checkout functions. If you have any questions or concerns about the rebuild and associated downtime, please submit a ticket by emailing help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>. Thank you. 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…>

2 years, 8 months

SWAN FY23 budget approved: vote tally posted

by SWAN Communications

Hi everyone, The budget for next year was approved at the quarterly meeting this morning. The meeting vote tallies, presentation, and chat logs are now posted. SWAN Quarterly Meeting: March 3, 2022 https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/88722 Budget documents with membership fees including the year-3 EBSCO pricing can be found on this page on SWAN Support. https://support.swanlibraries.net/about/budget Thank you for attending and your support! 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/>

2 years, 8 months

Planned BLUEcloud Central Maintenance March 9, 2022 at 10PM until 11 PM CST

by SWAN Communications

Please see our news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2022-03/90604> on information for SirsiDynix's upcoming scheduled maintenance for Wednesday, March 9. 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…>

2 years, 8 months

Reminder SWAN Quarterly meeting today 10 a.m.

by SWAN Communications

Hello Library directors & administrators- Just a reminder that the first SWAN Quarterly meeting of 2022 is scheduled for today at 10 a.m. and will be held virtually. https://www.gotomeet.me/SWANBoard/swan-quarterly-meeting You can also dial in using your phone: (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 593-454-013 Additionally, the packet was revised this morning to reflect the following: SWAN fee chart: the fees adjusted slightly for everyone, with Roselle Public Library District going up due to incomplete Cook County taxes, which have now been adjusted. The effect is the majority of your have fees decreasing by a few dollars (except for Roselle, sorry Sam!). SWAN EBSCO year-3 renewal: this chart was added after the SWAN fees section. We now have finalized negotiations with EBSCO for the group-purchase increase at 2%, which is lower than the anticipated 3% increase. The chart is after exhibit page 32. Here is a link to the packet: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/22_03_03/8872… See you at 10 a.m.! 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/>

2 years, 8 months

3/3/22 Quarterly meeting live voting access sent

by SWAN Communications

Hello library directors & administrators- The emails sent directly from the Survey & Ballot System "DirectVoteLive" have just been sent out. If you do not see your individual email by the end of the day, or if you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to designate an alternate voter, please contact me directly. The Thursday meeting information can be found on the link below. https://support.swanlibraries.net/meeting/88722 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/>

2 years, 8 months

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