A comprehensive overview of our mission.
Mission, History, Objectives
SWAN is an organization of member libraries participating in an library services platform (LSP) with the mission to improve services for Member Libraries by sharing resources, technology and a planned process of individual and collective growth. SWAN’s vision is that SWAN will set the standard of excellence as a library technology consortium. SWAN works to focus consortium resources on shared strategic initiatives while building upon a tradition of excellence and dedicated service.
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Our organization's history and timeline. |
This plan is intended as a guide for the SWAN Board and Executive Director over the five years between 2019 – 2023. A tactical plan will be updated each year. |
The service area of the 100 libraries in SWAN is 1.9 million persons in the suburban Chicago area. |