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by Dawne Tortorella

We hope you will join us Tuesday at 11:00 AM for our next Fireside Chat. This session will be hosted in GoToWebinar<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7506123297483245071>; registration is required to receive a personal login link to the session. Discussion will include sharing curbside service experience, implementation of Unique's Curbside Communicator, and preparing staff to be safe as your library considers limited service and staff functions within your building. Procedures for requesting PPE, procured by SWAN for our members, will be shared. We will also be using a curbside pick-up model with member libraries for these orders. Previous Fireside Chat session recordings, presentations, and chat or Q&A logs are available from the Fireside Chat<https://support.swanlibraries.net/covid-19/fireside-chats> page within our COVID-19<https://support.swanlibraries.net/covid-19> resources. Our COVID-19 pages have been expanded to include Curbside Communicator<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/72168> information, as well as resources shared by Blue Island Public Library and Evergreen Park Public Library who start curbside this week. If you would like to share your plans, local media, or resources, include in a support ticket at help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>. If your library would like to extend due dates, please complete the webform linked in our COVID-19: Due Date Extension Webform<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-05/72338>. These requests will be processed as received. SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

6 years

Curbside Communicator from Unique provided by SWAN

by Aaron Skog

Hi everyone, I shared at the SWAN fireside chat on Tuesday that we were considering Curbside Communicator from Unique Management. Today I approved an agreement with Unique to provide this to all member libraries that would like to use it for your planned curbside. SWAN will fund this for any member library that opts-in. Read more on the news post below: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-05/72009 We will have more details on the service, how it will work for SWAN member libraries, and when you will get it. There will be more to share next week Tuesday! 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/>

6 years

COVID-19: May 4th Member Update

by Dawne Tortorella

Today's News Post https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-05/71795 shares new login and registration for our Fireside Chat tomorrow on May 5th<http://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2511956766068589583>. We reached our capacity in GoToMeeting last week, so we will be hosting tomorrow's Fireside Chat in GoToWebinar. Catch up with today's news and we look forward to seeing you online tomorrow. SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

6 years

SWAN Fireside 11am Tuesday 5/5 - Note Meeting Link & Registration

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Libraries- This morning's fireside chat is at 11 a.m. and we will use our new GoToWebinar platform which will allow expanded participation. This will replace the GoToMeeting at least for the firesides. The biggest difference is to register via the link in advance to get the meeting invite with telephone and online information. Fireside 5/5 11 a.m. link https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2511956766068589583 I will be sending a message to those of you who registered for the fireside in the L2 event, so apologies in advance for any double notification that occurs. 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/>

6 years

Survey: Reopening Dates & Request for Fine Free for Now Policy

by Dawne Tortorella

Please complete a short survey on reopening dates and request for Fine Free for Now policies. Today's news post<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/71551> provides more information and a link to the survey. This survey should be submitted by the Library Director or their designate. SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

6 years, 1 month

EBSCO form deadline today

by Robin Hofstetter

Hello, As a reminder, today is the last day to submit your EBSCO selections using the online form. News post on the support site: https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70952 Online form: https://fs8.formsite.com/SWANServices/wxhnqaalbd/index.html If you have any trouble or questions about the selection, please send an email to us via help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net> Thank you, Robin Robin Hofstetter Consultant, Electronic Resources robin(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:robin@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7823 My pronouns: they/them/theirs SWAN Library Services 800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559 swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>

6 years, 1 month

SWAN COW Meeting for Library Directors & Administrators today 4/29 at 10 a.m.

by Aaron Skog

Library Directors & Administrators- Just a reminder that the meeting for library directors is today at 10 a.m. Online Meeting: video & audio https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/425511645 Attend by phone: (571) 317-3112 Access Code: 425-511-645 Meeting agenda and packet: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/20_04_29/7100… We have uploaded the presentation as a PDF in advance of the meeting: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/20_04_29/2020… We do have a maximum attendance of 250 online users for this GoToMeeting so I will ask non-administration staff to not join the meeting. It will be recorded for sharing later. 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/>

6 years, 1 month

SWAN Fireside 11am Tuesday 4/28

by Aaron Skog

SWAN Libraries- This is just a reminder we have our weekly fireside chat at 11 a.m. today. We ask that you not connect no earlier than 10 minutes before the meeting start time. Here is today's online meeting link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/177788661 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Mobile phone one-touch: tel:+15713173122,,177788661# Access Code: 177-788-661 We have the slides in PDF already posted for this update if you would like them in advance: https://support.swanlibraries.net/sites/default/files/meeting/20_04_28/Pres… 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/>

6 years, 1 month

Committee of the Whole Meeting 4/29 Agenda & Packet Posted

by Aaron Skog

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/>

6 years, 1 month

EBSCO Group-Purchase: Delayed Formal Announcement

by Aaron Skog

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/>

6 years, 1 month

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