SWAN Member Library Staff,
I wanted to make sure everyone is aware of the focus groups we have arranged for library staff to provide input on SWAN's software platform-WorkFlows, Enterprise, Analytics, etc. - and the areas of using this software where you might be frustrated (or satisfied). We have a task force of your peers assembled to help us and the focus group is the best way you can help this Clarity Task Force and have your voice heard.
These focus groups are limited to 10 attendees each. We ask that you register in advance for these 90 minute meetings. The first two are next week.
Meeting Dates, Times, & Locations
August 21 10am-11:30am Batavia Public Library (open spots)
August 23 2pm-3:30pm Tinley Park Public Library (open spots)
September 10 10am-11:30am SWAN Headquarters in Westmont (open spots)
September 13 2pm-3:30pm Oak Park Public Library (open spots)
Read more on how to register for a spot here:
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-07/66772
Regards,
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/>
The next SWAN Cataloging Advisory Group meeting will be taking place Thursday, August 22nd from 10:00-12:00 at the Oak Lawn Public Library in Meeting Room B.
Please note the change in venue for this meeting. An agenda will be available on our support site next week prior to the event. Topics will include a final draft of Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack practices, discussion of standard numbers and bibliographic match points, and a presentation on Oak Lawn Public Library's automated processing tools.
Registration is available on L2: https://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=27822
Feel free to submit topics for discussion to scott(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:scott@swanlibraries.net>. We hope to see you there!
Scott Brandwein
Bibliographic Services Manager
scott(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:scott@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7455
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/>
The Hillside Public Library will be closed on Friday, August 16th for in-service.
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/>
Villa Park Public Library will begin limiting the availability of their collection starting on Monday, August 12 while they undergo renovations. The library will remain open, but most of their material will be inaccessible and non-holdable. This practice is expected to continue through early October.
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>
Please see our Latest News<https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-08/66796> on the SWAN Support Site for information regarding a new process for our items long in transit. If you have any questions regarding this new process please send an email to help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>.
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/>
SWAN Library Staff:
Carol Stream Public Library will be closed Friday, August 23rd for a staff development day.
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/>
SWAN Libraries -
BLUEcloud Mobile Statistics are now available! See our support site SWAN-Wide Monthly Statistics<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64729> to download. You can find documentation for interpreting these stats on our Search & Discovery Usage Statistics page<https://support.swanlibraries.net/documentation/64809>. There has been interest in statistical usage, so we wanted to give you what we currently have available.
We are working with SirsiDynix to learn more about these stats, how to interpret them, and how we can make them customizable for each library going forward. If you have any questions/comments/general inquiries, please open a help desk ticket - help(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:help@swanlibraries.net>
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>