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Aspen Cohort Assignments
by SWAN Communications 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

The Aspen rollout is fast approaching! The deadline to sign up for your cohort is Monday, August 23rd. You can confirm your cohort on the SWAN support site: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-08/87562 If you would like to be in Cohort 1, be sure to fill out the form<https://fs8.formsite.com/SWANServices/sgiljvweiu/index.html> before Monday, August 23rd and register for the August 30th kickoff meeting<https://librarylearning.org/event/2021-08-30/swan-aspen-kickoff-meeting>. 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…>

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SWAN Kanopy Discount Offer Currently 5%
by SWAN Communications 12 Aug '21

12 Aug '21

Hello, Kanopy will begin a 5% discount for all SWAN libraries, both current and new subscribers, on September 1, 2021. The following libraries will receive the discount: * Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District * Batavia Public Library District * Bellwood Public Library * Berwyn Public Library * Bloomingdale Public Library * Blue Island Public Library * Bridgeview Public Library * Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library * Calumet City Public Library * Chicago Ridge Public Library * Clarendon Hills Public Library * Crete Public Library District * Eisenhower Public Library District * Forest Park Public Library * Franklin Park Public Library District * Geneva Public Library District * Glen Ellyn Public Library * Glenside Public Library * Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District * Green Hills Public Library District * Hillside Public Library * Hinsdale Public Library * Homewood Public Library District * Indian Prairie Public Library District * Itasca Community Library * La Grange Park Public Library District * La Grange Public Library * Lansing Public Library * Lyons Public Library * Matteson Area Public Library District * Maywood Public Library District * Melrose Park Public Library * Messenger Public Library of North Aurora * Oak Brook Public Library * Oak Lawn Public Library * Oak Park Public Library * Palos Park Public Library * Park Forest Public Library * River Forest Public Library * Roselle Public Library * St Charles Public Library * Thomas Ford Memorial Library * Tinley Park Public Library * Villa Park Public Library * Westchester Public Library * Westmont Public Library * Wood Dale Public Library District * Woodridge Public Library * Worth Public Library District Discount Details The amount new subscribers have committed is $41,894 and is short of the $50,001 required to get the 10%. If more libraries sign on throughout the subscription period (September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022) and reach the $50,001 threshold, all subscribers will receive a 10% discount. If we reach $100,001, we will receive a 15% discount. Next Steps We will email the paperwork to the new subscribers starting today. If you are still interested in Kanopy throughout the year, please let us know 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…>

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EBSCO training
by SWAN Communications 12 Aug '21

12 Aug '21

Hello, EBSCO offers training on NoveList Select, NoveList Plus, Library Aware, and the Core Collections Set starting August 19th. The training is live and led by EBSCO. You can find the registration and calendar of live courses on the EBSCO blog. https://www.ebsco.com/blogs/novelist/make-most-your-novelist-product-subscr… 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…>

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Planned Enterprise Server Maintenance/Downtime on Tues, Aug 10 2021 at 11:00 p.m.
by SWAN Communications 09 Aug '21

09 Aug '21

SirsiDynix will be performing planned maintenance on the Enterprise catalog server on Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 p.m. This maintenance will require intermittent downtime throughout the process and is expected to take no longer than an hour. We'll be posting a banner to Enterprise to alert patrons. Unless complications arise, no further communication will be issued for this outage. Please visit the news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-08/87427> for the latest updates, if applicable. 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…>

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Maywood Public Library District Reopening
by SWAN Communications 06 Aug '21

06 Aug '21

SWAN Member Libraries, The Maywood Public Library District will be reopening Monday August 9, items will be routing to MWS. For more information see the News Article on the SWAN Support Site. 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/>

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Last day to sign up for the Kanopy group discount
by SWAN Communications 06 Aug '21

06 Aug '21

Good morning member libraries, If your library is interested in subscribing to Kanopy sometime this year, please sign up to participate in the SWAN Kanopy group discount. So far, we have 11 new libraries that have signed up. If we reach a $50,001 added commitment all libraries (including libraries already subscribed to Kanopy) will receive a 10% discount. Currently we are at $40,000 in added commitment. See the news post on the SWAN support site for additional details, pricing, and how to sign up: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-07/87199 If you have questions, please contact help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>. Note: If you have contacted Robin Hofstetter directly, please note they are out of the office until Monday. Be sure to contact help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net> and SWAN staff will be happy to answer any and all questions before the form closes. Have a good weekend! 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…>

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Register for the Aspen kickoff and trainings
by SWAN Communications 05 Aug '21

05 Aug '21

Good afternoon member libraries, If your library is planning to participate in the first cohort of Aspen trainings, you can now register in L2 for the kickoff meeting, office hours, and Aspen Admin training sessions. Note: The Aspen Admin trainings for Purchase Suggestions and Record Grouping have changed, so please update your calendars if you plan to attend those sessions. If you haven't already, sign up for your cohort <https://fs8.formsite.com/SWANServices/sgiljvweiu/index.html> by Monday, August 23rd. See the news post for dates and registration links: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-08/87345 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…>

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Reminder: WorkFlows 3.7.1 Client Update and Completion Survey Due Mon. Aug. 30th
by SWAN Communications 05 Aug '21

05 Aug '21

SWAN Member Libraries & Information Technology Staff: Following last week's upgrade of our Symphony server, the WorkFlows 3.7.1 client installations and FormSite survey for your library must be completed by Monday, August 30th. For additional details and links to the necessary documentation, please see the news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-08/87344>. 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…>

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Removal of Bills 10+ years inactive and less than $100 in total - begins August 17
by SWAN Communications 05 Aug '21

05 Aug '21

Please see our News Post: Removal of Bills 10+ Years Old (less than $100 in total)<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2021-08/87313> for an update on our next steps in patron record management. SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

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Register now for Web Accessibility Fundamentals for Libraries
by SWAN Communications 04 Aug '21

04 Aug '21

SWAN Member Libraries, Are you aware of how people with disabilities use the library catalog and library web apps? Please join SWAN and Deque<https://www.deque.com/> on September 21st via Zoom to learn about web accessibility. In this one-hour webinar, you will learn how web accessibility is defined, what inclusive design looks like, and how to ask vendors about the accessibility of the products you purchase for your library collections. The webinar is open to everyone, and we especially encourage anyone who is an administrator to the Aspen catalog, designing a library website, or making purchasing decisions for your electronic resources to join. Register on L2 for Web Accessibility Fundamentals for Libraries<https://librarylearning.org/event/2021-09-21/web-accessibility-fundamentals…> Deque will send a Zoom link for access closer to the webinar date. This webinar will not be recorded so please plan to attend in person. This webinar was funded by the RAILS Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Grant. Please check out the support page dedicated to Accessibility for the Catalog and Databases<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/66941> for more info about SWAN and web accessibility. 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…>

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