Post on 30-Jun-2015
OPAC
Online Public Access Catalogue
How do you access OPAC?
Open up your internet browser: Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
Click on START button. Hover your mouse on PROGRAMS.You will see a drop-down of applications. Now Select INTERNET EXPLORER.
How do you access OPAC? Continues…
Click on Library
How do you access OPAC? Continues…
Click on Online Catalogue/OPAC
Advanced Search Screen
Two Search options availableAdvanced & Quick Search
Hints:1.One or more keywords may be used with the respective INDEX in each field/box.2. The Fields are linked with the Boolean Operator AND.3.At the bottom of the search screen you will find some ‘Search Hints’
Example 1: Assignment TopicFor argument sake say you have been given this topic for your assignment:
Write an essay on soccer in South Africa.
The first step is to identify your keywords. Remember, the function of a KEY is to help you open a closed door. That comparison applies here as keywords help you retrieve the information you need.
Your keywords are:Soccer AND South Africa
Also think of synonyms.soccer = footballSouth Africa = Republic of South Africa, Mzantsi Africa
Additional keywords:FIFA World CupBafana
Advanced Search Strategy
1. Conduct a Search by typing the Keywords in the textboxes.
2. Do not change the fields.3. Click on Go
Results
You have retrieved 41 records with the keyword SOCCER and
18754 with the keyword SOUTH AFRICA.
There are EIGHT (8) RECORDS for your combined search (SOCCER and SOUTH AFRICA). Click on this number to view the full list of your RESULTS.
Results List
This column provides us with information about the LOCATION of the items as well as its availability. The first record shows that we have two (2) copies of the book in the Main Library. Please note that the first number indicates how many copies are available in the Library, while the second digit indicates how many copies are out on loan. Click here.
Holdings Information of Item
Bibliographic details of the item
Item status indicates the circulation policy pertaining to that specific copy. ‘Open shelves’ indicates the book may be borrowed from the Library.‘Cataloguing’ indicates another copy is still being prepared for the shelves. Ask a librarian if you need this copy.
AvailabilityThe date indicates when the book should be returned.
Shelf numberBooks are filed according to this number. Please, note this before you go look for the book on the shelf.
LocationIndicates the level where the item is held.
This book is in the Main Library collection. Examples of other libraries are Dentistry Library or The School of Government Resource Centre
BarcodeEach item has an unique barcode. Note this number if you wish to request a book, which has been borrowed.
Back to the Results List…
This is the record number. Click on it to see the full
view.
Full View of Record
Click here to see where the copies are available .
Shelf Number
Title
Editors
Subjects covered
Publication Details
Abstract
Online Short Loan Booking
Perform an Online Reserve BookingOnly Books showing Reserve Fulltime or Reserve
Part-time can be Reserved
Click on booking Expand
Identity Requested
Your Identity RequestedType Student Number
Verification means: Type Student Number again
Read through the different time slotsCheck out copies available
Select the one of your choiceClick Request
Check if Booking has been Registered
Response of OPAC should indicate –BOOKING HAS BEEN REGISTERED
Click My Library Account to Check Loan History OR Cancel
a Booking
Want to cancel booking? Click on the number next to
Booking Requests
Cancellation of Booking
Click on the number to view booking information
Click Delete
Booking has been cancelled
Click GO
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