Statewide Interlibrary Loan Fast Track, or SWIFT, is a statewide ILL service for libraries of any size or type, allowing your patrons to search and place requests for materials located throughout the state of Colorado. The service currently includes more than 350 libraries.
The 48th Annual Colorado Interlibrary Loan Conference will take place on May 4-5, 2017 at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, CO. The ILL Conference Planning Committee is hard at work organizing the 2017 conference. This year we are accepting proposals…
While library standards may not be the most exciting part of our jobs, they do play a large role in directing our positions and responsibilities. The daily activity of interlibrary loan practitioners is guided by best practices, policies and rules.…
As many of you may know, the software the SWIFT program uses (VDX & ZPortal) will be discontinued in a few years. This means the SWIFT Interlibrary Loan program will continue, just with different software. We are exploring several interlibrary loan…
Registration is open for the 47th annual Colorado ILL Conference this April 28 & 29, 2016 at the Historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO. Conference Agenda and Program This year we are thrilled to welcome Marshall Breeding as the keynote…
How to become a SWIFT member library Fill out a SWIFT Profile Application Form (.doc) and send it to the Colorado State Library when you are ready to start using SWIFT. Frequently asked questions about SWIFT membership How long does SWIFT take to initiate at a library? A library fills out and returns a SWIFT application, which is used to create your library’s profile. SWIFT staff usually take a couple of days to enter your library and test the set up in SWIFT. After attending SWIFT training, library staff may begin using SWIFT. What does SWIFT cost? There is no charge for…
If you’re reporting an emergency with SWIFT, please call the OCLC support desk: 800-848-5878 x1415 – during business hours 913-220-9246 – after hours emergency number If you are reporting a problem or asking a question about SWIFT, the best way to get help is by using the Report a Problem link in SWIFT. When you are logged into the SWIFT system, the Report a Problem link is located in the left navigation bar. Just click on the link and fill in the form. A support staff person will follow up with you regarding your reported issue. If you have a…
