How to Find Book in Library via OPAC
​OPAC (ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOG)
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This UNISHMAS Library Guide aims to help users how to find library resources via OPAC.
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OPAC is UNISHAMS Library's catalog for books, articles, media and more.
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The function is to locate book or materials in library.
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STEP TO USE OPAC :
The Online Public Access Cataloguing (OPAC) allows a user to search the library collection quickly and easily. To conduct OPAC searches, follow these easy steps:
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Enter UniSHAMS library portal and click the 'Resources' button.
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Click the button Web OPAC through the library portal to access OPAC.
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Enter the student or staff ID. Example (M1234567).
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Enter the user password.
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Click log in.
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Enter all part of a word or phrase in the search box. Click the “Title” button for the title search, the “Author” button for the author search, and the “Subject” button for subject search.
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Wait for your search results to appear on the screen.
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From the selection list of the search results, Choose an item and double click it, or highlight it and click “select” button to search more about the item.
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The records of an item will appear showing the Title Information Box containing the bibliographic data of the item; and the copy Information Box containing the call number, status, number of copies and the location of the item.
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Note down the call number of the item. Go to the collection/location where the material is and check out the material in the nearest circulation desk.
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