Use of Online Public Access Catalogues: A Case study

Authors

  • Sonia Bansal
     Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana - 141004, Punjab
  • Sanjeev Kumar
     Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004, Punjab

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2017/v54i1/109735

Keywords:

Computerized Catalogue, Information Retrieval, Information Searching, OPAC, Online Public Access Catalogue

Abstract

IT applications have brought changes in information storage, access and dissemination. OPAC is one of the basic services provided by libraries. The present study throws light on use of OPAC by the students of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana. A questionnaire based survey on use of OPAC was conducted. The paper discusses various aspects of OPAC use such as frequency of use, ease of use, satisfaction regarding use of OPAC etc.

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Published

2017-03-30

How to Cite

Bansal, S., & Kumar, S. (2017). Use of Online Public Access Catalogues: A Case study. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 54(1), 51–54. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2017/v54i1/109735

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Volume 54, Issue 1, February 2017

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Received 2017-01-30
Accepted 2017-03-13
Published 2017-03-30