Get ready! The first cohort of libraries will go live on Aspen starting October 18th. Here is what you can expect on your go-live day.
SWAN tasks
SWAN will complete the following tasks on your go-live day:
- Remove the "beta catalog" badge in Aspen
- Add list copying functions to Enterprise, so patrons can copy lists from Enterprise to Aspen
- Update your Enterprise catalog with a banner linking to Aspen - see an example banner
- Add the link to your Aspen catalog on the SWAN patron site and support site
- Update WorldCat links to point to your Aspen catalog
- Update the catalog URL in your notices to point to your Aspen catalog
Library tasks
We recommend that libraries complete the following tasks on the week of your go-live. Remember, your Enterprise catalog is still live, and you could choose to offer both catalogs to your patrons for a period of time if you prefer.
- Update any links to the catalog on your website, including My Account links
- Update your search box to point to the new catalog
- Update your OPAC computers to point to your Aspen catalog
- Update links in other services, such as apps, newsletters, LibraryAware, acquisitions vendors, and printed marketing materials
Your Aspen catalog URLs will not change when you go live.
Go-live dates
If your library would like to make a change to your go-live date, contact the SWAN ticketing system.
Monday, October 18th
- Bridgeview Public Library
- LaGrange Public Library
- LaGrange Park Public Library District
- Northlake Public Library District
- Palos Heights Public Library
- River Grove Public Library District
- Thornton Public Library
Tuesday, October 19th
- Bensenville Community Public Library District
- Bensenville Schools
- Elmwood Park Public Library
- Forest Park Public Library
- Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
Wednesday, October 20th
- Thomas Ford Memorial Library
- West Chicago Public Library District
Thursday, October 21st
- Batavia Public Library District
- Berkeley Public Library
- Hodgkins Public Library District
Monday, October 25th
- Bedford Park Public Library District
- Clarendon Hills Public Library
- Geneva Public Library District
- Glen Ellyn Public Library
- Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District
- Indian Prairie Public Library District
- Oak Lawn Public Library
- South Holland Public Library
Tuesday, October 26th
- Franklin Park Public Library District
- Hillside Public Library
Wednesday, October 27th
- Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
- Blue Island Public Library
- Melrose Park Public Library
Thursday, October 28th
- Acorn Public Library District
- Calumet City Public Library
- McCook Public Library District
- River Forest Public Library
- Westmont Public Library