searching the stacks - using opac

Searching the Stacks

Using OPAC

Allison MackleyHershey High SchoolOctober 2007

What is OPAC?

An Online Public Access Catalog or OPAC is a computerized online catalog of the materials held in a library or library system.

To access OPAC, visit the HHS library homepage, and choose the “OPAC and Research Links” menu button.

Choose the OPAC link above the image of the book. On the next screen, choose “Hershey High School.”

There are four search options available: Basic, Power, Visual and Categories.

In Power Search you can limit your results based on your class requirements or your own interests.

Limit my material type: book

Limit by publication year: after the year 1970

Power SearchType the

keyword(s) for your topic.

Limit by using “not” fiction

The results list will give show you the title, call number, author and publication date. It will also let you if the book is available in our library.

1 of 1 available

Title, call number, author and publication date

Click on the title for specific details about the book.

Number of Pages

Book Summary

Interest grade level

Additional Information and Explore!

Find other books in our library on the same subject

WebPath Express provides valid and reliable websites on the subject.

On Your Own…

Use OPAC to “Search the Stacks” for a book that will be perfect for you.

Remember to check the book out at the circulation desk.