Required books can be searched directly in the rack or by using OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) through key words such as, Title, Author, Accession number and Call Number etc.
After the search, users can pick the books from the rack/shelf and get it issued from the circulation desk or it can be referred in the library.
Books are arranged as per the DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification) classification system to locate the books easily.
The Ten Major Classes of the DDC are as follows;
000 – Computer Science, Information and General works
100 – Philosophy and Psychology
200 – Religion
300 – Social Sciences
400 – Language
500 – Science (Including Mathematics)
600 – Technology and Applied Science
700 – Arts and Recreation
800 – Literature
900 – History, Geography, and Biography
If a library user faces difficulty in locating books, despite using the OPAC and catalogues he/she may seek assistance from the library staff.
OPAC Search :
Visit to the library's official website.
Go to the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) Search Page.
Input relevant information or key words related to the book you wish to find, such as the title, author, ISBN or any other keywords.
Submit the search by clicking the search button.
Examine the list of search results that match your query, each displaying details like the book's title, author, publication information, and availability status.
To access more comprehensive information about a specific book, click on its title or the associated link.
View the book's availability status to determine whether it is currently available or issued with other relevant information.
Note down the call number provided. This will facilitate locating the book on the library shelves.
Armed with the call number or location details, proceed to the designated area within the library to find the book and check it out.