Training

In addition to in-person trainings, you can use these online training resources.

Acquisitions

BLUEcloud Cataloging as a Work-from-Home ToolWebinar60 minutes
Creating Pre-CatsWebinar75 minutes
eXpo 2020: Cataloging Genealogy ItemsWebinar35 minutes
eXpo 2020: The Cataloging Maintenance Center (CMC)Webinar40 minutes
eXpo 2020: Using Collection HQ for Collection Development Webinar50 minutes
Learn: Adding Call Numbers & ItemsSelf-Paced Interactive Training30 minutes
Learn: Creating Pre-Cats Self-Paced Interactive Training75 minutes
Learn: General Local Practices in CatalogingSelf-Paced Interactive Training30 minutes
Learn: Local Practices for Cataloging Local MaterialsSelf-Paced Interactive Training30 minutes
Learn: Local Practices in Book CatalogingSelf-Paced Interactive Training30 minutes
Learn: Local Practices in Video CatalogingSelf-Paced Interactive Training45 minutes
Learn: Local Practices-Working with non-English MaterialsSelf-Paced Interactive Training75 minutes
Learn: Searching in WorkFlowsSelf-Paced Interactive Training60 minutes
Learn: Working with SeriesSelf-Paced Interactive Training40 minutes
OCLC Sponsored: Connexion TrainingPartner Training60 minutes
Panel Discussion: Diversity Audits Webinar105 minutes
Searching in WorkFlowsWebinar75 minutes
Serials Call NumberWebinar35 minutes

Circulation BasicsWebinar38 minutes
Learn: Circulation BasicsSelf-Paced Interactive Training60 minutes
eXpo 2020:SWAN Fine Free Planning & DiscussionWebinar41 minutes
Generic Users: When and How to UseWebinar40 minutes
Getting Ready for Patron Record Purge (December 2019)Member Update35 minutes
Helpful Reports for Managing CirculationWebinar55 minutes
Issuing Non-Resident Cards: Yours, Mine, OursWebinar65 minutes
Learn: Bills in Patron RecordSelf-Paced Interactive Training60 minutes
Learn: Demand ManagementSelf-Paced Interactive Training60 minutes
Learn: Holds Daily ProcessingSelf-Paced Interactive Training60 minutes
Learn: Lost CardsSelf-Paced Interactive Training45 minutes
Learn: Patron Account Blocks & NotesSelf-Paced Interactive Training45 minutes
Learn: Patron ManagementSelf-Paced Interactive Training80 minutes
Learn: Placing, Canceling, & Modifying HoldsSelf-Paced Interactive Training25 minutes
Learn: Resource Sharing in SWANSelf-Paced Interactive Training60 minutes
Let's Talk Billing: avoiding common billing mistakesWebinar45 minutes
Let's Talk Holds ManagementWebinar90 minutes
Panel Discussion: Fine FreeWebinar125 minutes
Panel Discussion: Library LockersWebinar60 minutes
Patron ManagementWebinar63 minutes
Serving Homebound Patrons Using WorkFlows OutreachWebinar50 minutes
SWAN Notice Dialer (June 2021) Member Update50 minutes
Using WorkFlows in Offline ModeWebinar23 minutes

Aspen Admin Training: Browse Categories, Spotlights, & Adding CoversWebinar10 minutes
Aspen Admin Training: Placards & System MessagesWebinar25 minutes
Aspen Admin Training: Purchase SuggestionsWebinar35 minutes
Aspen Admin Training: Record GroupingWebinar60 minutes
Aspen Admin Training: Themes & Library SettingsWebinar30 minutes
Aspen All Staff: Accounts and Recommendations Webinar35 minutes
Aspen All Staff: E-Resources Webinar20 minutes
Aspen All Staff: ListsWebinar13 minutes
Aspen All Staff: Masquerade Mode and Holds Webinar10 minutes
Aspen All Staff: Searching and Intro to Grouped Records Webinar55 minutes
Aspen Statistics & ReportsWebinar45 minutes
Getting Started with Accessibility Testing Webinar45 minutes
Patron Use Report Webinar50 minutes
PayPal & Aspen Fines Payment Information SessionMember Update60 minutes
SWAN Libraries + App Demo and Q&AWebinar60 minutes
Using WorkFlows and Aspen to Assist PatronsWebinar60 minutes

OCLC: WorldShare ILL - Lending - Configurations for Lenders July 10, 2025WebEx
OCLC: WorldShare ILL Lending - Manage and respond requests July 17, 2025WebEx
Completing Your ILLINET Traffic SurveyWebinar10 minutes
Generic Users: When and How to UseWebinar40 minutes
ILL Boot Camp: Basics of WorldShare ILLWebinar45 minutes
ILL Boot Camp: Borrowing in WorldShare ILLWebinar40 minutes
ILL Boot Camp: Going PaperlessWebinar45 minutes
ILL Boot Camp: Lending in WorldShare ILLWebinar45 minutes
ILL Boot Camp: PoliciesWebinar45 minutes
ILL Boot Camp: Providing electronic copies to librariesWebinar60 minutes
ILL Boot Camp: Understanding OCLC StatisticsWebinar45 minutes
Let's Talk Billing: avoiding common billing mistakesWebinar45 minutes
Let's Talk Holds ManagementWebinar90 minutes
OCLC Sponsored: WorldCat DiscoveryPartner Training60 minutes
OCLC Sponsored: WorldShare Interlibrary Loan (WSILL)Partner Training60 minutes
OCLC WorldCat Discovery and WorldShare ILL IntegrationWebinar70 minutes
OCLC WorldShare ILL - Setting Up Groups & DeflectionWebinar85 minutes
Requesting Items from SWAN Libraries (SHARE Illinois Sunsetting)Webinar45 minutes
Using OCLC Article Exchange for Electronic CopiesWebinar55 minutes
WorldCat Discovery V2: Member UpdateWebinar60 minutes

SWAN IPLAR Office Hours July 31, 2025Zoom
BLUEcloud Analytics AdvancedWebinar130 minutes
BLUEcloud Analytics for Directors: Assessing the CollectionWebinar60 minutes
BLUEcloud Analytics for Directors: Circulation Activity & TrendsWebinar60 minutes
BLUEcloud Analytics for Directors: OverviewWebinar45 minutes
BLUEcloud Analytics Overview Webinar120 minutes
Completing Your ILLINET Traffic SurveyWebinar10 minutes
eXpo 2020: Using Collection HQ for Collection Development Webinar50 minutes
SWAN IPLAR Stats: Circulation, Collections, and E-ResourcesWebinar60 minutes
Using geocode data to map activityWebinar50 minutes