Project scope and objectives

“The scope of the project is to expand the vision of the ReCAP facility from a shared storage facility to a shared collection with enhanced access to the patrons of each of the participating libraries by implementing an integrated SCSB utilizing established industry architectures. The functional requirements for SCSB will encompass all of the existing functionality, plus changes and enhancements to improve user experience and collection management”.

The ReCAP project has the following main objectives:

1. Improve visibility of ReCAP shared collection items from any participating institution in existing OPAC systems
2. Display of real-time status of items in ReCAP, including availability for request, restrictions and available pick-up locations
3. Improve services that can be embedded into the online catalog or discovery services of the participating institutions to capture and validate requests made by patrons or by library staff for ReCAP materials
4. Provide real-time tracking for ReCAP materials requested by patrons from the time that they leave the ReCAP until they are returned for refilling
5. Provide tools to support the management of the ReCAP collection, such as collaborative collection development, automated processing of duplicates, or designation of preservation retention.