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SWAN Committee of the Whole Meeting: Agenda 11/12/13
by Brande Redfield 06 Nov '13

06 Nov '13

SWAN Member Library Directors: The next 2013 SWAN Committee of the Whole meeting agenda for Tuesday, November 12th at Midlothian Public Library can be found online here: http://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/2013-11-12/age… The proposed SWAN FY15 Budget draft will be presented, as well as an ILS Committee update and a RAILS update. We hope to see you there! 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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Maywood PLD update
by Kate Boyle 06 Nov '13

06 Nov '13

+++ Please route to appropriate personnel +++ Everyone - After a conversation with Stan Huntington of Maywood, SWAN Member Services has a few updates for our member libraries. Please share the attached memo with Circulation staff. Thank you. 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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Reminder: Annual "Days Closed" survey
by Lauren Peltier 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

Everyone- We have still not received submissions from some of our SWAN Libraries. If you have already completed and submitted the Days Closed form, please disregard this email. Every year around this time we request that libraries notify SWAN of their planned "Days Closed" dates for the coming year. There is a web form on the SWAN website designed for this purpose. You need to be logged into the SWAN website to view the form in the dropdown list. http://swan.railslibraries.info/node/add/days-closed If you haven't completed this form already, please do so soon. And please continue to use this form during the year to update the SWAN "Days Closed" table for your In-service days or any other closings not anticipated at this time. Thank you for your cooperation. [cid:image003.jpg@01CECFE3.4451A410] Lauren Peltier SWAN Member Services Support Analyst 125 Tower Drive Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Phone: 630.734.5155 Fax: 630.734.5056 lauren.peltier(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:lauren.peltier@railslibraries.info> http://support.swanlibraries.net

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MilAcq Users Group Meeting
by Mary Lou Coffman 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Hi Everyone This is a reminder for the Millennium Acquisitions Users Group meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 If you have not already registered for this meeting, please join us by registering through the L2 calendar on the SWAN website http://www.librarylearning.info/?LibSys=RAILS Our agenda will cover the following topics: -Funds Mode in MilAcq and on the Report Server -Create Lists for MilAcq -Data cleanup for order records If there is something that you would like to add to the agenda please notify MaryLou Coffman or Samantha Dietel as soon as possible. Marylou.coffman(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:Marylou.coffman@railslibraries.info> 630 734 5157 Samantha.dietel(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:Samantha.dietel@railslibraries.info> 630 734 5163 Thank You - See you there! MaryLou Coffman SWAN Special Projects Coordinator System Wide Automated Network 125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 630.734.5157 marylou.coffman(a)railslibraries.info<mailto:marylou.coffman@railslibraries.info> "Google can bring you back 1,000 answers but a librarian can bring you the right one."

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Tech Services: Check your holdings
by Tony Siciliano 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Would you please check your holdings for 3 versions of this compact disc title: Molly Cyrus, Bangerz .b32711943 is the edited version. .b32608378 is the explicit version. .b32635527 is the deluxe explicit version with additional songs. If you find you are on the wrong record, please let me know and I'll be glad to move your item for you. 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

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SWAN Up, Send in Offline Circ in 30 minutes
by Aaron Skog 31 Oct '13

31 Oct '13

SWAN Libraries: The Illinois Century Network (ICN) has fixed the problem at their core network. SWAN is back online. We recommend waiting for 30 minutes of stable activity at your library before sending in the Offline Circulation data. 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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SWAN Down: ICN Issue, USE OFFLINE CIRC
by Aaron Skog 31 Oct '13

31 Oct '13

SWAN is DOWN. The Internet connection with ICN is lost. We have no phones available, SWAN website is unavailable. Connections come up briefly, and might be affecting member libraries on ICN as well. Please let everyone know that we are attempting to correct this with ICN and utilize our backup Internet service provider. We are up and down periodically, so please use Offline Circulation until we are stable. 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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Online Feedback on Software Demo Sessions Deadline Friday 5pm
by Aaron Skog 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

SWAN library staff that attended the software demonstrations are encouraged to leave feedback on any of the sessions they attended. The deadline to leave feedback online is Friday November 1st at 5:00pm. The electronic forms are available online in the SWAN Member's Only portion of the website, login and password required. http://support.swanlibraries.net/content/library-member-feedback-vendor-dem… 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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SWAN Board Special Election: Self-Nomination Announcement
by Aaron Skog 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

SWAN Member Library Directors/Administrators: SWAN has an open position on the SWAN Board effective immediately. The position of "At-Large" library director has been vacated by Christine Kuhn who has left her position at Westmont Public Library to pursue a library business consulting career. Christine regrets leaving the SWAN Board but hopes to continue helping libraries in a different capacity. SWAN Bylaws require a special election be held to fill the vacated position on the Board. Self-nominations will begin October 30th and end November 13th at 12:00 pm. The election will take place for two weeks, Monday November 18th - November 29th (5:00pm close).The new board will be announced the week of December 2nd via SWANcom. The SWAN Board Nominating Committee has approached several library directors interested in running in the special election, however any director can submit a statement of interest for this election. The goal is to have an open process. Any library director/administrator interested in running for the Board should fill out the form below: http://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2013-10-30/swan-board-special-election If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. 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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Alsip In-Service day on Friday 11/1/13
by Kate Boyle 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

+++ Please route to appropriate personnel +++ We have been asked to notify everyone that the Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library will be closed all day Friday, November 1st for a staff in service 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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