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.
Mission, History, Objectives
Learn more about SWAN, our history, and where we are going.
Board
Member Policies
View SWAN member policies including the Circulation Policy, Privacy Policy, and more.
Joining SWAN
Since 1974, SWAN has been offering a wide variety of services for libraries and their patrons. See why over 100 libraries in the Chicagoland area belong to SWAN.
Graphics & Style
Marketing graphics to share SWAN supported services with your patrons, and SWAN logos, colors, and fonts.
SWAN Staff
SWAN staff support our libraries in a variety of areas.