Training

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

Acquisitions

SWAN Acquisitions Office Hours November 18, 2025Zoom
Acquisitions OverviewWebinar80 minutes
Learn: What is AcquisitionsSelf-Paced Interactive Training30 minutes

Cataloging

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

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

Discovery & User Experience

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

eResources

Aspen All Staff: E-Resources Webinar20 minutes
EBSCO StatisticsWebinar50 minutes
EDS New User Interface Webinar35 minutes
Getting Started with Accessibility Testing Webinar45 minutes
ILL Boot Camp: Providing electronic copies to librariesWebinar60 minutes
It's Free! Open Access & Open Education CollectionsWebinar60 minutes
SWAN EBSCO Databases Group Purchase Update (July 2020)Member Update40 minutes
SWAN IPLAR Stats: Circulation, Collections, and E-ResourcesWebinar60 minutes

ILS Configuration

Generic Users: When and How to UseWebinar40 minutes
Learn: Resource Sharing in SWANSelf-Paced Interactive Training60 minutes
Let's Talk Holds ManagementWebinar90 minutes

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

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

Quarterly Billing

SWAN ILL/Quarterly Billing Office Hours October 16, 2025Zoom
Let's Talk Billing: avoiding common billing mistakesWebinar45 minutes
Quarterly Billing Overview Check-InWebinar35 minutes

Reports & Statistics

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

Serials

Serials Office Hours December 11, 2025Zoom
Learn: Advanced SerialsSelf-Paced Interactive Training60 minutes
Learn: Demystifying SerialsSelf-Paced Interactive Training60 minutes
Serial ControlWebinar80 minutes
Serials Call NumberWebinar35 minutes
Serials ManagementWebinar80 minutes

Technology & IT

eXpo 2020: Security & Patron Privacy TipsWebinar60 minutes
eXpo 2020: Unique Chat Services Webinar40 minutes
eXpo 2020: Virtual Book ClubsWebinar55 minutes
Getting Started with Accessibility Testing Webinar45 minutes
How to Improve Your SWAN Community Forums ExperienceWebinar30 minutes
MessageBee Rollout and TrainingWebinar60 minutes
Password Management Best PracticesWebinar60 minutes
SWAN Help Desk OrientationWebinar30 minutes
SWAN Notice Dialer (June 2021) Member Update50 minutes