Shared Collection Service Bus (SCSB) is a middleware that provides library discovery-to-delivery services using a multi-institutional and consortia approach. SCSB manages transactions between bibliographic databases, inventory and discovery systems in order to expedite end-user discovery and order fulfillment for library materials.
SCSB is designed to provide the following benefits to the Users:
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.