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SWAN Acquisitions and Cataloging Networking Group

September 10, 2026 9:30 AM–11:00 AM
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Join the co-chairs for a lively discussion of acquisitions cataloging practices, including materials handling, serials, and a review of cataloging standards. This is an opportunity to learn from colleagues and share effective techniques.There will be one in-person meeting a year.

Agenda

Chairs: 

  • Susana Leyva, co-chair, Downers Grove Public Library 
  • MaryKellie Marquez, co-chair, Warrenville Public Library District 
     
  1. Welcome and introductions
  2. Acquisitions User Experience
    1. Tracking Open Orders
    2. Credit Memos in WorkFlows
    3. Cancellations/Shortages
  3. Acquisitions and Cataloging Stats for Library Board/Administration
  4. SWAN Automatic De-Newing Process
  5. Processing for Yoto Packs (6+ cards)
  6. Book/AV Repair Slip
  7. SWAN Updates:
    1. New Acquisitions course – TS404: Receiving and Invoicing Symphony Acquisitions Orders 
    2. Update to Load Bibs with Order Info match points to improve efficiency 
    3. Call for pre-cat library representative 
    4. Symphony nightly maintenance window 
    5. Call for volunteer to host May 13, 2027, In-Person Acquisitions and Cataloging Networking Group meeting 
    6. 89x Local Series Pages in Aspen 
    7. 2027 Weeklies 
    8. MARC Holdings display in Aspen for Serials 
    9. Call for Pilot libraries on “Report an Issue” button in Aspen 
    10. Cataloging Working Group update 
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