The core content of this improvement involves an algorithm that monitors the "live state" of participating libraries. Currently, RapidILL excels at finding the fastest lender based on historical data. However, by integrating a system that functions like a high-speed run through a digital obstacle course, the software could pivot instantly when a preferred lender is overwhelmed. This "sprint" logic would allow the system to bypass bottlenecks by detecting sudden spikes in local processing times. https://run1.onl

By treating the lending queue as a fluid environment, RapidILL can ensure that no single institution becomes a "dead end." This would reduce the overall turnaround time for difficult-to-source materials while maintaining the high fill rates the community expects. Improving the interface to provide lenders with a "heat map" of their pending tasks would further streamline the workflow, turning a static exchange into a truly agile, global network.