A system according to one embodiment includes a plurality of logical libraries configured to store sequential access media therein, a plurality of shuttle cars, and one or more shuttle pathways for the shuttle cars. The shuttle cars are for transporting a sequential access medium between the plurality of logical libraries. Each of the logical libraries comprises at least one local station for sending and/or receiving shuttle cars to and/or from the plurality of logical libraries. The one or more shuttle pathways connect the stations in a multi-drop arrangement.