How to Use OPAC OPAC is an online
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How to Use OPAC • OPAC is an online catalog of what is available in the library. • It helps you know where to look for materials.
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Keyword Search or Subject Search • Keyword Searching allows you to browse and find something that interests you. • Ex. Crafts-You might find sewing, knitting, or origami • Subject Searching allows you to put in a specific term, so that you can go right to what interests you. • Ex. Ancient Egypt • Ex. Elephants
Possible Searches Fairy Tales Holiday Celebrations Wonders of Weather Graphic Novels Drawing-Use “drawing technique” for instructions on how to draw something • I Spy • Biology-”Plants” or “Animals” • Language-”English Language” or “Spanish Language” • • •
Please ask a friend or come find me, Mrs. Boley, if you need help finding anything. There is often more than one way to look for something, and it can get confusing. Librarians want to help you! We love it when you find what you are looking for! Happy reading!
There are lots of resources available and there may be more than one way to look for them. If you need help, ask a friend, or come find me, Mrs. Boley. We can collaborate to help you find what you need. We really do want to help!
This presentation will be available for use on any computer with internet access in the school. I will also print out copies, laminate them and put them at each station in the library as well, for easy reference.
