Welcome to our Web OPAC

Web OPAC allows you to search for items in the collection by keyword, title, author, and subject. Start by typing in some words in the Basic Search bar:

Basic Searching

Just type into the SEARCH bar the words for what you are looking for. A Keyword search will cut a broad swath across multiple elements in the database. For specific Title, Author and Subject searches, just click on the 'Keyword' drop-down arrow in the SEARCH bar.

Results

These can be viewed either as a list or a grid - you can indicate your preferred view on the Initial Search Results screen. To view an item in more detail, either click on its Book Cover image or on its title.

Book Bin

The Book Bin is like a shopping cart; items can be added to it by clicking on the Book Bin button on the Item Details screen. A counter to the right of the "Book Bin" label reminds you of the number of items in your bin and clicking on the this label displays the items.

You can Email the bin list to yourself or print it out. If you're set up to sign into Web OPAC as a patron, your Book Bin is saved for you until you clear it.

Sign In

When you sign in, you're permitted to see the items you currently have on loan, any fines that have been levied against your account and payments made to clear them. You can also view your circulation history.

You're encouraged to sign out when you've finished your Web OPAC session. If your session's been idle for ten minutes, you'll be signed out automatically.

More Information

More details about the use of the various searches is available as online Help on the Search Page itself.