News from the SWANpond
SWAN Now Hiring Assistant Director
We’re looking for a dynamic, creative and inspired individual to join our team in a newly-created role! If you'd like to learn more information or share with someone you think should apply, check out the Careers page on SWAN's patron site at https://www.swanlibraries.net/careers.
Self-Nominations Open for SWAN Board
This year, SWAN will have two open at-large positions on the Board starting July 1, 2017. To self-nominate (any SWAN member library director can throw their hat in the ring!), complete the statement of interest form by the end of day on Friday, March 24. Candidates will be announced Monday, April 3, and the election will take place from May 1-May 19. Learn more and self-nominate here.
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Did You Know
The first annual Directors University will be held June 5–8 in Springfield. This week-long university is intended for first-time public library directors from libraries of all sizes across the state. Workshops will focus on developing both administrative and leadership skills and will provide opportunities for networking, team building, and informal discussion. Applications will be accepted March 1–27. Fifty applicants will be selected. To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.ila.org/events/directors-university
Questions? Contact Joe Filapek, RAILS Consulting and Continuing Education Manager, at joseph.filapek@railslibraries.info.
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The Latest News
New 19 Migration: Seven Stages of a Successful Migration
Want to know more about the planned migration of the New 19 libraries joining SWAN? Learn about the process, steps involved, and timeline here.
DUX Presents "Enterprise: Quacking the Code"
SWAN's Discovery and User Experience Group is holding a morning event at Burr Ridge on Thursday, April 6, with different sessions and discussions on getting the most out of Enterprise. For registration and session descriptions, read more here.
10-Second Enterprise Survey
Have you taken the survey yet? Let us know how you feel about highlighted search results in Enterprise. Take the survey now.
Recorded March Quarterly
Thank you to all SWAN member library staff for participating in the March Quarterly Membership meeting online and in person! You can now view the PowerPoint presentation Executive Director Aaron Skog shared during the meeting as well as the recorded meeting itself. Start here.
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Upcoming Events
SWAN Enterprise: Quacking the Code, Presented by DUX
(Thursday, April 6 at 9:00 a.m. at Burr Ridge) This morning event will have different sessions and training opportunities to make you an Enterprise expert. Open to all while space is available; please register by March 31.
BlueCloud Analytics Classes
Beginning in April, the BlueCloud Analytics (BCA) class will be held every other week on Wednesday morning. Also, there is no longer a restriction of only one attendee per library per event. While work continues on developing an advanced class in BCA, we would like to suggest if you attended a BCA class in the Fall you might want to come again to one that is being currently offered. The reports in BCA have grown by leaps and bounds since September and there is a wealth of reports to share with you. If you should have any questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to contact one of the Member Services consultants (Samantha Dietel, Crystal Vela and Vickie Totton). To view a list of classes currently available, go to: http://www.librarylearning.info/tags/?BCA.
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