1. Comparison of OPAC between Central University of Gujarat and IIT Gandhinagar.
Dr. Bhakti Gala,
LIS-403,MLibISc, 1 Semester, CUG
Presented By-Jayesh Mali (Enr )

2. Contents 1. Introduction 2. What is OPAC
3. Central university of Gujarat’s OPAC
4. IIT Gandhinagar’s OPAC
5. Differences and similarly.
6.Thank you.

3. 1. Introductation.
Students will be able to define what an OPAC is and its capabilities. 01
Students will be able to navigate through an OPAC. 02
Students will be able to understand the basic concepts of an OPAC. 03

4.  Online Public Access Catalog
 Provides access and location to Library Catalog Items:
Book
Academic Journals
Movies
CDs
Electronic Resources
E-Books

5. 2. What is an OPAC? Developed to replace card catalogues
1960s: First OPAC
1975: Large OPACs developed at Ohio State University and the Dallas Public Library
1980: Improved search mechanisms, keyword searching developed, and checking material in and out became available
1990: Online catalogs
Today: More sophisticated search technologies, ranking, reviews, and suggestions

6. 3. Central University of Gujarat Catalogue.

8. Web view of CUG OPAC.

9. 4. IIT Gandhinagar OPAC

11. Web view of IIT Gandhinagar OPAC.

12. 5. Difference and Similarity.

13. CUG Gandhinagar OPAC
Book, E-book, E-journals collection display on main screen.
Quick and smart search option.
Library blog.
Library ANNOUNCEMENTS service.
Advance search option.
Look good and easily search.
Library opening time morning 9:00am to midnight 12:00am.
Fed Gate service available.

14. IIT Gandhinagar OPAC
New and Upcoming Titles are display on main screen.
Course reserves search.
Digital repository.
Book of the week display option.
Library catalogue search has types of Documents.
Look Wise simple and sober.
Library opening time morning 9:00am to midnight 2:00am.

15. 7. References 1. opacintroduction-130714171001-phpapp02.pdf
2. web site.
3. web site.

16. Thank You