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Learning Objectives
 
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|  In this tutorial we will learn how to-
 
|  In this tutorial we will learn how to-
  
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* '''Find an item using Search'''
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* '''Find an item using Advance Search'''
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* Find an item using Advance Search
 
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* '''Ubuntu Linux OS 16.04'''
 
* '''Ubuntu Linux OS 16.04'''
 
* '''Koha version 16.05'''
 
* '''Koha version 16.05'''
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|| To practice this tutorial,  
 
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* You should have '''Koha''' installed on your system.
 
* You should have '''Koha''' installed on your system.
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* You should having working knowledge of Koha.
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* You should having working knowledge of '''Koha'''.
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* If not, please refer to the '''Koha Spoken Tutorial''' series on this website.
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* If not, please refer to the '''Koha''' spoken tutorial series on this website.
  
 
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|| Show a screenshot of all 3 books in the library
 
|| Show a screenshot of all 3 books in the library
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|| To begin with,  
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|| To begin with, I have added 2 more books on '''Microbiology'''.
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I have added 2 more books on '''Microbiology'''.
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* one with author as '''Powar and Daginawala '''
 
* one with author as '''Powar and Daginawala '''
 
* another with author as '''Heritage'''
 
* another with author as '''Heritage'''
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Before going ahead,  
 
Before going ahead,  
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* Please add 2 more books of your choice into your library  
 
* Please add 2 more books of your choice into your library  
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* as has been explained in an earlier tutorial.
 
* as has been explained in an earlier tutorial.
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|| Open '''Web Browser'''  
 
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Cursor on '''Library catalog'''
 
Cursor on '''Library catalog'''
 
|| In the '''Search''' field, from the '''Library catalog, '''drop down, we can search by the following options:
 
|| In the '''Search''' field, from the '''Library catalog, '''drop down, we can search by the following options:
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* '''Title'''
 
* '''Title'''
 
* '''Author '''
 
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* '''Series'''
 
* '''Series'''
 
* '''Call number'''
 
* '''Call number'''
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|| Type''' Microbiology''' in the search field  
 
|| Type''' Microbiology''' in the search field  
  
  
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|| I will type''' Microbiology''' in the '''search''' field.
 
|| I will type''' Microbiology''' in the '''search''' field.
  
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|| The listed items with the search word, can be further sorted as per the user’s choice'''.'''
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To do so, go to the right side of the list and click on the''' '''tab''' Relevance.'''
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To do so, go to the right side of the list and click on the tab''' Relevance.'''
  
 
From the drop-down, I will select''' Author (A-Z).'''
 
From the drop-down, I will select''' Author (A-Z).'''
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Then go to the various tabs under sections like:* '''Availability'''
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Then go to the various tabs under sections like:
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* '''Availability'''
 
* '''Authors'''
 
* '''Authors'''
 
* '''Item Types'''
 
* '''Item Types'''
 
* '''Locations'''
 
* '''Locations'''
 
* '''Topics'''
 
* '''Topics'''
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|| Narration only
 
|| Now, let us see what to do in case the required material is not found with a general search.
 
|| Now, let us see what to do in case the required material is not found with a general search.
 
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|| Cursor on '''Search Catalog '''page.
  
 
Click on the tab '''Advanced Search'''
 
Click on the tab '''Advanced Search'''
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Using the multiple dropdown options, we can refine our search for our required material.
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Using the multiple drop-down options, we can refine our search for our required material.
 
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* '''ISBN'''
 
* '''ISBN'''
 
* '''Barcode'''
 
* '''Barcode'''
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|| From the first drop-down on the left side, select the appropriate option such as:
 
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* '''Keyword'''
 
* '''Keyword'''
 
* '''Subject '''
 
* '''Subject '''
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* '''ISBN'''
 
* '''ISBN'''
 
* '''Barcode'''
 
* '''Barcode'''
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# '''Books'''
 
# '''Books'''
 
# '''Periodical'''
 
# '''Periodical'''
 
# '''Reference'''
 
# '''Reference'''
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|| On the same page, notice the other options under the section '''Item Type'''-
 
|| On the same page, notice the other options under the section '''Item Type'''-
  
  
 
# '''Books'''
 
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# '''Periodical''' and
 
# '''Reference'''
 
# '''Reference'''
  
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* '''Location and availability:'''
 
* '''Location and availability:'''
 
* '''Sorting:'''
 
* '''Sorting:'''
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|| Followed by options such as-
 
|| Followed by options such as-
  
 
* '''Publication date range'''
 
* '''Publication date range'''
 
* '''Language'''
 
* '''Language'''
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* '''Location and availability'''
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* '''Location and availability''' and
 
* '''Sorting'''
 
* '''Sorting'''
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* '''Language '''as '''English'''
 
* '''Language '''as '''English'''
 
* '''Library '''as '''Spoken Tutorial Library'''
 
* '''Library '''as '''Spoken Tutorial Library'''
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|| A new page with updated results will open up.
 
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* '''Language '''as '''English'''
 
* '''Language '''as '''English'''
 
* '''Library '''as '''Spoken Tutorial Library'''
 
* '''Library '''as '''Spoken Tutorial Library'''
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Cursor on '''Advanced search'''
 
Cursor on '''Advanced search'''
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'''Sort by'''
 
'''Sort by'''
  
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* the section '''Item type'''
 
* the section '''Item type'''
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* or the rest of the options.
 
* or the rest of the options.
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|| With this tutorial, you have now learnt how a user can easily search for a library item.
 
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|| This brings us to the end of this tutorial.
 
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In this tutorial we learnt-
 
In this tutorial we learnt-
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* '''Find an item using Search'''
 
* '''Find an item using Search'''
 
* '''Find an item using Advance Search'''
 
* '''Find an item using Advance Search'''
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|| Summary
 
|| Summary
  
  
 
In this tutorial we learnt to-
 
In this tutorial we learnt to-
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* '''Find an item using Search'''
 
* '''Find an item using Search'''
 
* '''Find an item using Advance Search'''
 
* '''Find an item using Advance Search'''
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|| Assignment
 
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Using keyword as '''Biology, '''search for the list of '''Journals '''in''' OPAC '''
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Using '''keyword''' as '''Biology, '''search for the list of '''Journals '''in''' OPAC '''
 
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Using keyword as '''Biology, '''search for the list of '''Journals '''in''' OPAC '''
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Using '''keyword''' as '''Biology, '''search for the list of '''Journals '''in''' OPAC '''
 
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Revision as of 08:25, 12 October 2017


Visual Cue Narration
Slide 1

Title

Welcome to the Spoken Tutorial on How to use OPAC
Slide 2

Learning Objectives

  • Find an item using Search
  • Find an item using Advance Search
In this tutorial we will learn how to-
  • Find an item using Search
  • Find an item using Advance Search
Slide Number 3

System Requirement

To record this tutorial, I am using
  • Ubuntu Linux OS 16.04
  • Koha version 16.05
Slide 4a

Pre-requisites

To follow this tutorial, you should have knowledge of Library Science.
Slide 4b

Pre-requisites

To practice this tutorial,
  • You should have Koha installed on your system.
  • You should having working knowledge of Koha.
  • If not, please refer to the Koha spoken tutorial series on this website.
Show a screenshot of all 3 books in the library To begin with, I have added 2 more books on Microbiology.
  • one with author as Powar and Daginawala
  • another with author as Heritage

This makes it a total of 3 books in my library.


Before going ahead,

  • Please add 2 more books of your choice into your library
  • as has been explained in an earlier tutorial.
Open Web Browser


Type http://127.0.1.1/8000


and Press Enter


Open your Web Browser and type

http://127.0.1.1/8000

This URL is based on-

  • The port number and domain name given at the time of installation
  • Please type as per what you had mentioned

Now, press Enter.

Cursor on Koha Library catalog page The homepage for Koha Library catalog opens.
Cursor on Search. On the homepage, click on Search.
Cursor on Search field


Cursor on Library catalog

In the Search field, from the Library catalog, drop down, we can search by the following options:
  • Title
  • Author
  • Subject
  • ISBN
  • Series
  • Call number
Type Microbiology in the search field


Click on Go

I will type Microbiology in the search field.


And click on Go at the right side of the field.

Cursor on Library items having the word Microbiology All the Library items having the word Microbiology, is listed in the results.
Click on the tab Relevance

Select Author (A-Z)


The listed items with the search word, can be further sorted as per the user’s choice.


To do so, go to the right side of the list and click on the tab Relevance.

From the drop-down, I will select Author (A-Z).

You may choose any other relevant option as per your requirement.

Cursor on Authors listed down in alphabetic order Upon selecting Author (A-Z), a list of Authors is displayed in alphabetic order.
Cursor on Availability Look below the title of the listed items.


Here, we can see the availability of that particular item across all the libraries.

Cursor on 'Refine Your Search' So how can we improve our search for even better results?


We can do so by clicking on the ‘Refine Your Search' tab on the extreme left.


Then go to the various tabs under sections like:

  • Availability
  • Authors
  • Item Types
  • Locations
  • Topics
Narration only Now, let us see what to do in case the required material is not found with a general search.
Cursor on Search Catalog page.

Click on the tab Advanced Search

On the Search Catalog page, click on the link Advanced Search.
Cursor on Search for


A new page with the title Search for, opens up.


Using the multiple drop-down options, we can refine our search for our required material.

Cursor on
  • Keyword
  • Subject
  • Title
  • Author
  • Publisher
  • Publisher Location
  • ISBN
  • Barcode
From the first drop-down on the left side, select the appropriate option such as:
  • Keyword
  • Subject
  • Title
  • Author
  • Publisher
  • Publisher Location
  • ISBN
  • Barcode
Click on Subject I will select Subject.
Cursor on right side field And in the right side field, type the details of the option selected from the left side drop-down.
Type Microbiology as Subject I will type Microbiology here.
For Author type Patel. Using the second dropdown option, I will select Author as Patel.
For Publisher type Pearson. Using the third drop-down option, I will select Publisher as Pearson.
Cursor on Item Type-


Cursor on

  1. Books
  2. Periodical
  3. Reference
On the same page, notice the other options under the section Item Type-


  1. Books
  2. Periodical and
  3. Reference
Cursor on
  • Item Type
  • Publication date range
  • Language
  • Location and availability:
  • Sorting:
Followed by options such as-
  • Publication date range
  • Language
  • Location and availability and
  • Sorting
Cursor on Item Type


Click on the radio button for Books.

So, under the section Item Type, I will click on the radio button for Books.
Cursor on Publication date range I will leave the Publication date range as blank.
Cursor on Language:

Select English from the drop down

For Language, select English from the drop-down, if not already selected.
Cursor on Location and availability:

For Library: select Spoken Tutorial Library

Under the section Location and availability:,

for Library: I will select Spoken Tutorial Library.


You should select the name of your library here.

Cursor on Sorting:

For Sort by: select Author (A-Z)

Under the section Sorting:, for Sort by: I will select Author (A-Z).
Cursor on Only items currently available for loan or reference Next, I will leave the checkbox Only items currently available for loan or reference, as blank.
Click on Search After filling all details, click on Search at the bottom of the page.

Cursor on

  • Subject as Microbiology
  • Author as Patel, Arvind H.
  • Publisher as Pearson
  • Language as English
  • Library as Spoken Tutorial Library
A new page with updated results will open up.


This page will have a list of all items having the following:

  • Subject as Microbiology
  • Author as Patel, Arvind H.
  • Publisher as Pearson
  • Language as English
  • Library as Spoken Tutorial Library
Click on More Options


Cursor on Advanced search

Now, let’s go back to the Advanced Search page and click on More options button.


On doing so, the layout of the Advanced search page changes.

Select Subject

Type Microbiology

Once again, in the first drop-down, I will select Subject.


Then I will type Microbiology.

Click on “and” Now come to the second row of options.


In the first drop-down, I will select the option “and”.

Click on “Author” And in the drop-down to the right, I will select “Author”.
Type“Powar”. Then to the right of this, I will type “Powar”.
Cursor on third row

Select the option “or”

Next, come to the third row of options.


In the first drop-down, I will select the option “or”.

Cursor on drop-down to the right


Select “Author”

And in the drop-down to the right, I will select “Author”.
Type“Heritage”. Then to the right of this, I will type“Heritage”.
Click on Search at the bottom of the page. After filling in all the details, click on the Search button.
Cursor on Item type

Cursor on-

Publication date range

Language

Library

Sort by

If required, you can further expand the search using the search options under -
  • the section Item type
  • or the rest of the options.
<<PAUSE>>


This is how we can search for items in the library using OPAC.

Narration only With this tutorial, you have now learnt how a user can easily search for a library item.
This brings us to the end of this tutorial.
Summary


In this tutorial we learnt-

  • Find an item using Search
  • Find an item using Advance Search
Summary


In this tutorial we learnt to-

  • Find an item using Search
  • Find an item using Advance Search
Assignment


Using keyword as Biology, search for the list of Journals in OPAC

Assignment


Using keyword as Biology, search for the list of Journals in OPAC

Slide:

About Spoken Tutorial project

  • Watch the video available at http://spoken-tutorial.org
  • It summarises the Spoken Tutorial project.
  • If you do not have good bandwidth, you can download and watch it.
The video at the following link summarizes the Spoken Tutorial project.

Please download and watch it.

Slide:

Spoken Tutorial workshops

The Spoken Tutorial Project Team

The Spoken Tutorial Project Team:

  • conducts workshops and
  • gives certificates.

For more details, please write to us.

Slide:

Forum for specific questions

Please post your timed queries in this forum.
Slide:

Acknowledgement

  • Spoken Tutorial Project is a part of the Talk to a Teacher project
  • It is supported by the National Mission on Education through ICT, MHRD, Government of India
  • More information on this Mission is available at
  • http://spoken-tutorial.org/NMEICT-Intro


Spoken Tutorial project is funded by NMEICT, MHRD, Government of India.


More information on this mission is available at

this link.

This is Bella Tony from IIT Bombay signing off. Thank you for joining.

Contributors and Content Editors

Bellatony911, Nancyvarkey, Pratik kamble

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