Thursday, March 02, 2006
OPAC now operational
The Chinchilla Library now has a (working!) OPAC system. But what is an OPAC? It is basically the complete list of the library's resources on a computer. So you can now search for a particular author or book, research a subject, or see if the bestseller you've been dreaming of is on the shelf.
Not only that, but you can also see which items you have out on loan, renew overdue books, and reserve a book that's out on loan to someone else. To do this you just need your library card and a password- ask about this at the front desk.
If you still can't find what the item you're after, you can search the State Library of Queensland website and view all the resources in Queensland. Just write down the name of the book and the author, and we'll get it in for you, usually within a week or two. The website is www.slq.qld.gov.au, then follow the links to catalogues and Public Library Services Catalogue.
Not only that, but you can also see which items you have out on loan, renew overdue books, and reserve a book that's out on loan to someone else. To do this you just need your library card and a password- ask about this at the front desk.
If you still can't find what the item you're after, you can search the State Library of Queensland website and view all the resources in Queensland. Just write down the name of the book and the author, and we'll get it in for you, usually within a week or two. The website is www.slq.qld.gov.au, then follow the links to catalogues and Public Library Services Catalogue.
# posted by Librarian @ 9:52 PM 
