Hello SWAN Libraries---
I am passing on this message from the SLUI group. I would encourage libraries to consider sending a member of their staff or management team to the event on May 7th. This annual meeting was put together by your colleagues and I encourage registering ASAP!
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
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If yours is one of the many libraries in the area that uses SirsiDynix software, please join SLUI for our annual meeting & program at Downers Grove Public Library on Tuesday May 7th!
SirsiDynix representatives will be on hand to showcase new SirsiDynix software and give a roadmap for upcoming product enhancements! We will also be hosting two breakout sessions in the afternoon:
* SirsiDynix Round Table: Get your questions answered by SirsiDynix reps!
* Library of Things: Cake pans, tools, GoPros, and more! Members of the SLUI board will lead a discussion about the good and bad of circulating a Library of Things.
The registration fee of $20.00 includes continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments - REGISTER NOW<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sirsidynix-library-users-of-illinois-slui-annu…>!
SirsiDynix Library Users of Illinois (SLUI) Annual Meeting & Program
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
9:30 am - 3:15 pm
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Additional information about this event and the full agenda is available on our website<https://iluug.wordpress.com/> and any questions can be sent to SLUI Chair Christine Lees at clees(a)dglibrary.org<mailto:clees@dglibrary.org>.
We are also looking for a few people to join the SLUI board! Open positions include: Vice Chair/Chair Elect, Treasurer, School Library Representative, and Special Library Representative. If you are interested in one of these professional development opportunities, please contact Christine Lees.
We look forward to seeing you in May!
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be our only program in 2019. We will not be hosting a Fall/Winter program this year.
Christine Lees
Manager, Circulation Services
Downers Grove Public Library
(630) 960-1200 ext. 4264
The Villa Park Public Library will be closed to the public beginning on Tuesday, March 26 and will tentatively reopen Monday, April 15. Visit their website for additional updates. http://www.vppl.info/buildingprojectupdates/
Library staff will be working during this time, but the library items will not be available for holds or circulation during the public closure.
The following thank you and invitation is from Allyson Withers, Library Director, Dolton Public Library District -
I would like to personally thank all of our 'sister-libraries' who have assisted the Dolton Public Library District patrons during our library interior renovation project. The library will be having a Grand Re-Opening for the public and community on Saturday, March 30th, 2019 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Hopefully, many we be able to come and view the new interior.
Although, library staff will be setting up items and getting acclimated and transitioning to the new library, it will not officially be open for business until Monday, April 8th, 2019.
Again, I would like to thank all my colleagues for their assistance and patience during this period.
Congratulations on the reopening Allyson, Dolton Public Library District staff, and the community. We look forward to seeing you and your library!
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
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The Carol Steam Public Library fax line is currently unavailable due to the start of their Remodel Project. Please send correspondence via email either to a specific staff email, or to cstream(a)cslibrary.org<mailto:cstream@cslibrary.org>.
Vickie Totton
Consultant, Member Services
vickie(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:vickie@swanlibraries.net> * 630.326.8714
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
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Hi Library Staff!
Save the Date! Friday, August 16, 2019 is our annual event, which we call SWANx or SWAN Expo (we used to call it SWANstravaganza but that is really difficult to type).
SWANx19 event planning is underway, but we need your help. The theme for this year's event is a SWAN Expo which will be a showcase on how libraries are enhancing their communities. Our event planning group is looking for topics on interesting ways you engage with the community you serve. This could be event programs, community outreach, technology based tools, or collaboration with local school districts.
Read more here and access the online form for suggesting ideas or submitting proposals.
https://support.swanlibraries.net/news/2019-02/66596
If your proposal is accepted, you will receive free admission to the event, which includes meals and snacks for the day.
Aaron Skog
Executive Director
aaron(a)swanlibraries.net<mailto:aaron@swanlibraries.net> * 630-326-7022
SWAN Library Services
800 Quail Ridge Drive, Westmont, IL 60559
swanlibraries.net<https://swanlibraries.net/> * catalog.swanlibraries.net<https://catalog.swanlibraries.net/>