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The document describes the different search options available on the OPAC LIBSYS web-based library catalog system. It includes simple searches, advanced searches, and additional searches that can be performed across different databases and fields. The system also allows browsing by author, title, subject and other fields, as well as viewing new additions, journals, patron information and account settings.
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- 1. OPAC LIBSYS WEB OPAC
- 2. SEARCH OPAC in libsys provides three kinds of searches: Simple Search Advance Search Additional Search In each of the searches, the following options are available:
- 3. Simple Search The user can make a simple search using this option. The fields to be entered are: Database : Select from the combo box the database on which the search is to be made. Field : Select from the combo box the field on which the search is to be made. Enter word(s) or phrase : Give the word(s) or phrase on the basis of which the search is to be made. Connector : Select from the combo box the connector required between the search words. Specify Year(s) of Publication : Give the time frame within which a search has to be made. Click Search and the result is displayed. Thus , a simple search can be made on any field, title-wise, author-wise or subject-wise.
- 4. ADDITIONAL SEARCH This function helps in making an additional search. The data fields are: Database : Select from the combo box the database on which the search is to be made. Field : Enter the words or phrase in each of the search fields. Connector : Select the connector from the combo box . Specify Year(s) of Publication : Give the time frame within which a search has to be made. Click Search and the result is displayed. This function of Additional Search facilitates the user to refine a search using a combination of search fields.
- 5. ADVANCE SEARCH This function helps in making an advance search. The data fields are: Database : Select from the combo box the database on which the search is to be made. Field : Select from the combo box the field on which the search is to be made. Enter word(s) or phrase : Give the word(s) or phrase on the basis of which the search is to be made. Connector : Select from the combo box the connector required between the search words. Specify Year(s) of Publication : Give the time frame within which a search has to be made. Click Search and the result is displayed. This function of Advance Search facilitates the user to refine a search using a combination of search fields.
- 6. BROWSE This function helps in browsing the database. The browsing can be done on different catalogues such as, author, title, subject and on different databases such as, books, journals, articles, reports, etc.The data fields are:Catalogue: Select from the combo box either author, title, classified, subject, place or publisher.Enter begining character(s): Enter the search word(s)Database: Select the database from the combo box. The screen displays the author, title and call number if 'Author' is selected as the catalogue to be searched on. The details of a selected title are also displayed. The following options are available: Copies: To display the status of the title, details and the due date if checked-out to any member.
- 7. NEW ARRIVALS This option facilitates the member to view the new additions to the holdings of the library. In the case of serials, the issue details and the date of receipt are displayed. In the case of books, the title, author, year of publication and the accession number are displayed.
- 8. JOURNALS This option displays the list of serials in a library. The list is arranged in an alphabetic order and it displays the name of the publisher also.
- 9. PATRON This option enables a member to know how many check-outs are in his name, along with their details, and due date, reserves made along with details, change the password and put in a request for the purchase of a title.
- 10. OPTIONS This option enables the users to have a color and font setting of their choice.
- 11. Designed by : Ashok Kumar Sahu THANK YOU