SWAN permits integration with third-party external vendors to serve a variety of services in the library, including digital media, self-checkout, automated materials handling (AMH), room reservation, and more.
These integrations are established through several connection methods, which are further detailed in this section.
In this section
Authentication
SWAN supports three main authentication methods for 3rd party vendors. All current and proposed vendor connections to SWAN’s ILS must be made using one of these three methods: SirsiDynix Web Services, OpenAthens, or TLS encrypted SIP2.
Product List
Third-party vendors offer a number of services and hardware to supplement your library's operations. The services described on this page are the most common service integrations supported by SWAN.
RFID Libraries
List of RFID enabled libraries, along with installed hardware and vendors.