Access of Web OPAC through Library Automation in University Libraries in Tamil Nadu: A Study

Indraji, C and Dominic, J Access of Web OPAC through Library Automation in University Libraries in Tamil Nadu: A Study. The Scientific Temper, 2024, vol. 15, n. 2, pp. 2084-2091. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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This paper attempts to find methods to improve user satisfaction with the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) in the deemed university libraries in Tamil Nadu. Survey method was adopted and collected 998 responses which are analysed and interpreted. Study found that every student is aware of the OPAC and that most of them picked up how to utilize it from the library personnel. The majority of respondents opined that they prefer to search using the library software and links given on the website for OPAC.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Library automation, OPAC, WebOPAC
Subjects: D. Libraries as physical collections.
D. Libraries as physical collections. > DD. Academic libraries.
L. Information technology and library technology > LM. Automatic text retrieval.
L. Information technology and library technology > LR. OPAC systems.
Depositing user: Mrs C Indraji
Date deposited: 07 Feb 2025 12:35
Last modified: 07 Feb 2025 12:35
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/46380

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