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SCSB is designed to enable efficient, real-time transactions between the partner integrated library systems (ILS), their web-accessible discovery environments, and the inventory management system (IMS) or storage facility’s system.
SCSB is designed to provide

  • Real-time availability of all shared collection items in OPAC systems

  • Validate and process the requests in real-time

  • Provide real-time item status

  • Integration with Partner ILS to support requesting and circulation. Support of collection management rules

  • Support existing workflows and user experience

  • Eliminate cross loading bibliographic and item records in ILS Systems

The following diagram represents the environment (of the collaborating systems) where the solution fits in. SCSB represents the block named "Middleware" solution. 

<High level Architecture diagram>

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Layered Architecture

The architecture includes four distinct layers:

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