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SWAN Fireside 11am Tuesday 5/5 - Note Meeting Link & Registration
by Aaron Skog 05 May '20

05 May '20

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/>

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Survey: Reopening Dates & Request for Fine Free for Now Policy
by Dawne Tortorella 30 Apr '20

30 Apr '20

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/>

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EBSCO form deadline today
by Robin Hofstetter 30 Apr '20

30 Apr '20

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/>

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SWAN COW Meeting for Library Directors & Administrators today 4/29 at 10 a.m.
by Aaron Skog 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

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/>

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SWAN Fireside 11am Tuesday 4/28
by Aaron Skog 28 Apr '20

28 Apr '20

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/>

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Committee of the Whole Meeting 4/29 Agenda & Packet Posted
by Aaron Skog 27 Apr '20

27 Apr '20

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/>

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EBSCO Group-Purchase: Delayed Formal Announcement
by Aaron Skog 23 Apr '20

23 Apr '20

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/>

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SWAN Committee of the Whole Meeting, Scheduled for Wed 4/29
by Aaron Skog 22 Apr '20

22 Apr '20

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/>

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Patron Use Report Now Available
by webmaster＠swanlibraries.net 22 Apr '20

22 Apr '20

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COVID-19: April 21st Member Update
by Dawne Tortorella 21 Apr '20

21 Apr '20

Today's News Post https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2020-04/70867 highlights information shared at our weekly Fireside Chat. Recording links, presentation material, and chat logs, as well as registration links to upcoming sessions, are posted within the COVID-19 Information page (https://support.swanlibraries.net/covid-19) We've added several meeting, workshop, and SWAN eXpo 2020 Web Series recordings. See you online, be safe, and thank you for being partners in these challenging times. 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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