SIP2: Protocol for self-checkout

Standard Interchange Protocol (SIP, originally developed by 3M) SIP2 refers to version 2 of the protocol and it is the most commonly used communication mechanism used between an ILS and a self-check/self-service device. (See: http://www.niso.org/workrooms/sip/sip_nwi/) Even though NCIP also supports self-checkout functionality, most self service kiosks still use SIP2.

The standard is defined at http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/355361O/sip2-protocol.pdf

ARL: This must be in place from the get go. OLE partners rely on it for self-check, D2D, etc. Also, it is vital that FOLIO demonstrate that it will be standards complaint from the outset. THis really depends on the 1st libraries to adopt FOLIO. THis is very important, but could be delayed if the 1st library does not need it.

FMID: ID492, ID493

Scope/requirements:

All code Apache v2 license and contributed back to FOLIO
“Always on” service that allows longterm connection to a SelfCheck system
Makes use of FOLIO circulation APIs

Configuration interface allowing:

• Tenant
• Available collections (default “all” for initial release)
• Logging of all access via ACS
• Performance limiting to control loads on hardware (Stretch goal)

Included stories representing messages are minimum for V1 support.