SWAN Library Directors & Administrators-
The agenda and packet for Wednesday's meeting at 10 a.m. is now available. The packet link below is the agenda and the 8 page document that we will cover at the meeting at agenda item #4. This written plan will hopefully make clear what SWAN can support as we move towards "Phase 2" of libraries reopening with limited service.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/20_04_29/7100…
This Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting will be held online and the link to that video and audio is on the meeting agenda above. I would like to have an opportunity at the COW to have discussion with library directors and administrators so I would encourage only library directors to attend that online meeting.
This plan will be covered at the fireside chat tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28th so library staff will also be introduced to it and will have their own opportunity to hear about the plan and what the next steps are in regards to SWAN supporting libraries for curbside or home delivery.
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/>
SWAN Public Library Staff-
I realized that the announcement on the final approval of the group-purchase of the EBSCO database package for all 92 public libraries in SWAN never took place due to the first week of the coronavirus pandemic quite simply set aside all other planned announcements.
This news post is the announcement that includes the final vote and has links to documentation and pricing:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70952
The EBSCO database selection survey requires public libraries to make their selections by April 30th.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/69763
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/>
SWAN Library Directors & Administrators,
We have scheduled a Committee of the Whole meeting for next week, Wednesday, April 29th from 10 a.m. - 12 noon.
You can download the event from L2 which has the online meeting information:
https://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=31326
The agenda for this meeting will be forthcoming, but the main topic will be to review SWAN's response to the COVID-19 pandemic to-date, and to review our plans for the upcoming months.
Sorry if this is short notice. We will record the meeting in case you cannot attend, but it would be great to have all directors and administrators in attendance.
Just a reminder, make sure to complete the COVID-19 Reopening Survey. Thank you to the 36 libraries who have completed it thus far.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70868
And make sure to vote in the SWAN Board election:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70321
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/>
Library Directors & Administrators-
While we do not know when libraries will begin a phased reopening, or what reopening even means at this point, having thoughts and concerns of the membership is important. Please share what your library is thinking and we will compile our collective information to see how we can work together.
You can access this survey from the news post:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70868
Please complete this survey by May 1st. We will issue follow-up surveys as we move forward.
If you have a written reopening plan (either completed or in your most current draft) and are able to share with SWAN colleagues, please submit to help(a)swanlibraries.net. We will post all shared plans with our membership.
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/>
SWAN Libraries -
This is just a reminder we have our weekly fireside at 11 a.m. today. You can get all of the upcoming firesides and the online meeting links from our L2 listing (these are tagged with "COVID-19":
https://www.librarylearning.info/tags/?COVID-19
Here is today's meeting:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/671138909
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Mobile phone one-touch: tel:+16467493122,,671138909#
Access Code: 671-138-909
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/>
Thanks to continued support and networking as we work together during these difficult times. Today's News Post https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70459 provides updates, reminders, and links to resources and recordings.
We are having important discussions regarding reopening and what that means for everyone. Your input is valued in helping build a unified plan. This planning is fluid and will be revised as we discuss and problem solve together.
Thanks for everything you are doing - our library community is strong and creative and very much appreciated.
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
SWAN Library Directors & Administrators -
The SWAN Board has two seats up for election and we will be conducting this election online due to obvious reasons. We have three candidates who self-nominated for the seats and you can read their statement of interest within the online ballot. See the news post below.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70321
The ballot will automatically close on Friday, May 15th at 5:00 p.m. Only one vote per library.
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/>
