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.