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− | |Welcome to the '''Spoken Tutorial '''on '''How to use OPAC''' | + | |Welcome to the '''Spoken Tutorial '''on '''How to use OPAC'''. |
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|Slide 2 | |Slide 2 | ||
− | Learning Objectives | + | Learning Objectives |
− | + | * '''Find an item using Search''' | |
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* '''Find an item using Advance Search''' | * '''Find an item using Advance Search''' | ||
+ | | style="border:0.75pt solid #000001;padding:0.176cm;"| In this tutorial we will learn how to- | ||
+ | * Find an '''item''' using '''Search''' | ||
+ | * Find an '''item''' using '''Advance Search''' | ||
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'''System Requirement''' | '''System Requirement''' | ||
− | |To record this tutorial, I am using* '''Ubuntu Linux OS 16.04''' | + | |To record this tutorial, I am using |
+ | * '''Ubuntu Linux OS 16.04''' | ||
* '''Koha version 16.05''' | * '''Koha version 16.05''' | ||
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'''Pre-requisites''' | '''Pre-requisites''' | ||
− | |To practice this tutorial, * You should have '''Koha''' installed on your system. | + | |To practice this tutorial, |
− | * You should having working knowledge of Koha. | + | * 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. | * If not, please refer to the '''Koha Spoken Tutorial''' series on this website. | ||
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|To begin with, | |To begin with, | ||
− | I have added 2 more books on '''Microbiology'''.* one with author as '''Powar and Daginawala ''' | + | I have added 2 more books on '''Microbiology'''. |
+ | * one with author as '''Powar and Daginawala ''' | ||
* another with author as '''Heritage''' | * another with author as '''Heritage''' | ||
This makes it a total of 3 books in my library. | This makes it a total of 3 books in my library. | ||
+ | |||
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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This''' URL''' is based on- | This''' URL''' is based on- | ||
− | * The port number and domain name given at the time of installation | + | * The '''port number''' and '''domain''' name given at the time of installation. |
− | * Please type as per what you had mentioned | + | * Please type as per what you had mentioned. |
Now, press''' Enter.''' | Now, press''' Enter.''' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| Cursor on '''Search.''' | | Cursor on '''Search.''' | ||
− | | On | + | | On the top left side click on '''Search.''' |
|- | |- | ||
− | | Cursor on '''Search''' field | + | | Cursor on '''Search''' field. |
− | 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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− | | Type''' Microbiology''' in the search field | + | | Type''' Microbiology''' in the '''search field'''. |
− | Click on''' Go''' at the right side of the field | + | Click on''' Go''' at the right side of the field. |
| I will type''' Microbiology''' in the '''search''' field. | | I will type''' Microbiology''' in the '''search''' field. | ||
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− | | | + | |Narration only |
+ | |The listed '''items''' with the '''search word''', can be further sorted as per the user’s choice. | ||
− | + | |- | |
− | | | + | | Click on the tab''' Relevance''' |
− | To do so, go to the right side of the list and click on the | + | Select''' Author (A-Z)''' |
+ | | 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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|- | |- | ||
| Cursor on '''Availability''' | | Cursor on '''Availability''' | ||
− | | Look below the title of the listed items. | + | | Look below the title of the listed '''items'''. |
Here, we can see the availability of that particular item across all the libraries. | Here, we can see the availability of that particular item across all the libraries. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Narration only |
| So how can we improve our search for even better results? | | 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. | + | |- |
+ | | Cursor on ''''Refine Your Search'''' | ||
+ | |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''' | + | Then go to the various tabs under sections like: |
+ | * '''Availability''' | ||
* '''Authors''' | * '''Authors''' | ||
* '''Item Types''' | * '''Item Types''' | ||
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| Narration only | | 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'''. |
|- | |- | ||
− | | Cursor on '''Search Catalog '''page | + | | Cursor on '''Search Catalog '''page. |
− | Click on the tab '''Advanced Search''' | + | Click on the tab '''Advanced Search'''. |
| On the '''Search Catalog '''page, click on the link '''Advanced Search.''' | | On the '''Search Catalog '''page, click on the link '''Advanced Search.''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Cursor on '''Search for''' | + | | Cursor on '''Search for'''. |
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| A new page with the title '''Search for''', opens up. | | A new page with the title '''Search for''', opens up. | ||
− | Using the multiple dropdown options, we can refine our search for our required material. | + | Using the multiple dropdown options, we can refine our '''search''' for our required material. |
|- | |- | ||
− | | Cursor on * '''Keyword''' | + | | Cursor on |
+ | * '''Keyword''' | ||
* '''Subject ''' | * '''Subject ''' | ||
* '''Title ''' | * '''Title ''' | ||
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| Cursor on '''Item Type'''- | | Cursor on '''Item Type'''- | ||
− | Cursor on | + | Cursor on |
− | # ''' | + | # '''Book''' |
# '''Reference''' | # '''Reference''' | ||
− | + | # '''Serial''' | |
| 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'''- | ||
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− | | Cursor on | + | | Cursor on |
* '''Publication date range''' | * '''Publication date range''' | ||
* '''Language''' | * '''Language''' | ||
− | + | * '''Sorting''' | |
− | * '''Sorting | + | |
− | | Followed by options such as-* '''Publication date range''' | + | | Followed by options such as- |
+ | * '''Publication date range''' | ||
* '''Language''' | * '''Language''' | ||
* '''Sorting''' | * '''Sorting''' | ||
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| Cursor on '''Language:''' | | Cursor on '''Language:''' | ||
− | Select''' English '''from the drop down | + | Select''' English '''from the drop down. |
− | | For''' Language, '''select''' English '''from the drop-down | + | | For''' Language, '''select''' English '''from the drop-down. |
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− | | | + | | Cursor on |
+ | * '''Subject''' as '''Microbiology''' | ||
* '''Author '''as''' Patel, Arvind H.''' | * '''Author '''as''' Patel, Arvind H.''' | ||
* '''Publisher '''as''' Pearson'''<br/> | * '''Publisher '''as''' Pearson'''<br/> | ||
− | | | + | |This page will have a list of all '''items''' having the following: |
− | + | * '''Subject''' as '''Microbiology''' | |
− | This page will have a list of all '''items''' having the following:* '''Subject''' as '''Microbiology''' | + | |
* '''Author '''as''' Patel, Arvind H.''' | * '''Author '''as''' Patel, Arvind H.''' | ||
− | * '''Publisher '''as''' Pearson''' | + | * '''Publisher '''as''' Pearson''' |
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Cursor on '''Advanced search''' | Cursor on '''Advanced search''' | ||
− | | Now, let’s go back to the '''Advanced Search '''page and click on:* '''More Options''' button at the bottom of the section '''Search for:''' | + | | Now, |
+ | *let’s go back to the '''Advanced Search '''page and click on: | ||
+ | * '''More Options''' button at the bottom of the section '''Search for:''' | ||
On doing so, the layout of the '''Advanced search '''page changes. | On doing so, the layout of the '''Advanced search '''page changes. | ||
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| Now come to the second row of options. | | Now come to the second row of options. | ||
− | In the first drop-down, I will keep the option '''“and” '''as it is | + | In the first drop-down, I will keep the option '''“and” '''as it is. |
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| Click on''' Search''' at the bottom of the page. | | Click on''' Search''' at the bottom of the page. | ||
− | | After filling in all the details, click on | + | | After filling in all the details, click on the '''Search''' button. |
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Cursor on- | Cursor on- | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Item Type''' section |
− | + | | If required, you can further expand the search using the '''search''' options under - | |
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− | + | ||
− | + | ||
− | | If required, you can further expand the search using the search options under - | + | |
* the section '''Item type''' | * the section '''Item type''' | ||
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| Assignment | | Assignment | ||
− | Using keyword as '''Biology, '''search for the list of '''Journals '''in''' OPAC ''' | + | *Using keyword as '''Biology, ''' |
+ | *search for the list of '''Journals '''in''' OPAC ''' | ||
| Assignment | | Assignment | ||
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|Slide: | |Slide: | ||
− | About '''Spoken Tutorial project'''* Watch the video available at | + | About '''Spoken Tutorial project''' |
+ | * Watch the video available at http://spoken-tutorial.org/What_is_a_Spoken_Tutorial | ||
* It summarises the Spoken Tutorial project. | * It summarises the Spoken Tutorial project. | ||
* If you do not have good bandwidth, you can download and watch it. | * If you do not have good bandwidth, you can download and watch it. | ||
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'''Spoken Tutorial''' workshops | '''Spoken Tutorial''' workshops | ||
− | The '''Spoken Tutorial Project''' Team* Conducts workshops using spoken tutorials | + | The '''Spoken Tutorial Project''' Team |
+ | * Conducts workshops using spoken tutorials | ||
* Gives certificates for those who pass an online test | * Gives certificates for those who pass an online test | ||
− | * For more details, please write to | + | * For more details, please write to http://contact@spoken-tutorial.org |
− | | The''' Spoken Tutorial Project''' Team | + | | The''' Spoken Tutorial Project''' Team conducts workshops and gives certificates. |
− | + | ||
For more details, please write to us. | For more details, please write to us. | ||
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Acknowledgement* '''Spoken Tutorial Project''' is a part of the Talk to a Teacher project | 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''' | * It is supported by the '''National Mission on Education through ICT, MHRD, Government of India''' | ||
− | * More information on this Mission is available at | + | * More information on this Mission is available at http://spoken-tutorial.org/NMEICT-Intro |
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Revision as of 09:08, 23 September 2018
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Slide 1
Title |
Welcome to the Spoken Tutorial on How to use OPAC. |
Slide 2
Learning Objectives
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In this tutorial we will learn how to-
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Slide Number 3
System Requirement |
To record this tutorial, I am using
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Slide 4a
Pre-requisites |
To follow this tutorial, you should have knowledge of Library Science. |
Slide 4b
Pre-requisites |
To practice this tutorial,
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Show a screenshot of all 3 books in the library | To begin with,
I have added 2 more books on Microbiology.
This makes it a total of 3 books in my library.
|
Open Web Browser
and Press Enter |
Open your Web Browser and type
This URL is based on-
Now, press Enter. |
Cursor on Koha Library catalog page | The homepage, Welcome to Spoken Tutorial Library opens. |
Cursor on Search. | On the top left side 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:
|
Type Microbiology in the search field.
Click on Go at the right side of the field. |
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. |
Narration only | The listed items with the search word, can be further sorted as per the user’s choice. |
Click on the tab Relevance
Select Author (A-Z) |
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. |
Narration only | So how can we improve our search for even better results? |
Cursor on 'Refine Your Search' | 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:
|
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 dropdown options, we can refine our search for our required material. |
Cursor on
|
From the first drop-down on the left side, select the appropriate option such as:
|
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
|
On the same page, notice the other options under the section Item Type-
|
Cursor on
|
Followed by options such as-
|
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. |
Cursor on Sorting:
For Sort by: select Author (A-Z) |
Under the section Sorting:, for Sort by: I will select Author (A-Z). |
Click on Search | After filling all details, click on Search at the bottom of the page. |
Cursor on
|
This page will have a list of all items having the following:
|
Click on More Options
Cursor on Advanced search |
Now,
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 keep the option “and” as it is. |
Click on “Author” | And in the drop-down to the right, I will select “Author”. |
Type“Patel”. | Then to the right of this, I will type “Patel”. |
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- Item Type section |
If required, you can further expand the search using the search options under -
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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. | This brings us to the end of this tutorial. |
Summary
In this tutorial we learnt-
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Summary
In this tutorial we learnt to-
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Assignment
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Assignment
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Slide:
About Spoken Tutorial project
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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
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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. |
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Acknowledgement* Spoken Tutorial Project is a part of the Talk to a Teacher project
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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. |