M-OPAC: Smart Phone Based OPAC APP
Today patrons are required to visit a library and use manual kardex or OPAC terminal to search book details. Very few libraries offer internet based OPAC - Book Search. Also, patrons get access to data of only one Library where he is registered. So there is no common platform where all worldwide libraries can share their data with patrons & a global search engine for patrons to search books from all over the world.
Students today expect immediate, personal, easy access to information regarding items available in library on their mobile devices. They want mobile access to library systems and more. To meet these demands, M-OPAC of mobile enhancements specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Patrons/Students/Libraries.
MaserSoft is a well known brand in education technology landscape. Our team works under the supervision of industry best experts and develop an ERP e-governance solution for all types of educational institutions. We came up with a better resource for library management also. MasterSoft has developed library management app where patrons can search books online.
M-OPAC is a smart phone based Book Search APP offers a low-cost cloud-based platform to all the libraries in the world to share book data. All library patrons worldwide get easy to use App for free book search.
M-OPAC App Work-Flow For Patrons
Features of Mobile Online Public Access Catalogue System
1 Easy Book Management
Libraries can upload the book database on M-OPAC cloud. The patrons can readily search book details from the database of different libraries using a smartphone app using different filter options, such as title, author, publisher, subject, ISBN no., published year, and related keywords. With the consolidated library option, students can view the database under one umbrella.
2 Issue Book Online
With easy search of the book or document across all the libraries, the student can have a clear idea regarding the availability of the book in specific libraries. The interactive OPAC mobile app enables the users to access the content and make book claims or reservations on required days within a few clicks. Easy search option makes it convenient for users to issue books online instead of physically going to the library.
3Search History
The history function offers a cumulative list of search queries performed during the search activities. The auto-search option lets you select a search in the list and return to that prior search with a mere click of a button. To ensure the highest level of privacy, the patron can clear this combined list of book searches at any point of time. Students can check the history which further saves their time.
4 Shelf Browse
This feature helps in quickly locating book search and issue records with a number similar to that of the selected record. The librarian can move one bibliographic record at a time forward or backward through the list to further simplify the book searching process. This is similar to looking at the book from left to right on a library shelf. This feature helps in using specific numbers to the book row or shelf which can quicken the searching activity.
5Common Platform
With the integrated feature, where the data of all the libraries registered can be stored in the database, the mobile app acts as a common platform for the library community to share knowledge and ideas. The user can easily make book claims and apply for inter library loans for a specified amount of time. With this integration of libraries, it significantly overcomes the major limitations of other catalogs.
6 Modifying Catalog
The M-OPAC app has an interesting and user-friendly search option, which helps the patrons and librarians to modify the content as per the requirement of students. It is an interactive system where the content in M-OPAC is not restricted and the authorized professionals can update the book catalog whenever required and add or remove books with changing syllabus and rising demand for specific books.
Use M-OPAC On Your Smartphone to Quickly Search and Access Hundreds of Books!
Request DemoBenefits of Mobile Online Public Access Catalogue System
Easy Access
24x7 Online Access
No Need to Physically Visit Libraries
Search Books Online Within a Few Clicks
Global Access to Patrons
Saves Time and Money
Free Platform for Sharing Knowledge
Automation Results in Less Manpower
Low Cost Implementation
No Investment for Server, High-Speed Internet, or Networking
Optimized Library Operations
Patrons Can Search for Rare Books
Multilingual Language Functionality
Easy to Implement and No Training Required
Inter-Library Loan Facility Among the Librarians