OPAC means Online Public Access Catalogue. It is the online catalogue used to discover books, journals, serials, library holdings and catalogue records available through the University Library.
- Books
- Journals
- Serials
- Library holdings
- Catalogue records
- Author records
- Subject entries
- Classification numbers
- Location and availability details
- Open the FUOYE Digital Library homepage.
- Click OPAC, Library Catalogue or Catalogue Search.
- Enter your search term, title, author, subject or keyword.
- Review the results.
- Open the record that best matches your need.
- Check the call number, location, availability and notes.
- Contact library staff if you need help locating the physical item.
- Title search: use when you know the name of the book or journal.
- Author search: use the surname or full name of the author.
- Subject search: use the discipline or topic.
- Keyword search: use major words from the topic.
- ISBN/ISSN search: use when you have a publication identifier.
A catalogue record may show title, author, edition, publisher, year of publication, subject headings, ISBN/ISSN, call number, shelf location and availability.
The call number helps users or library staff locate the physical item on the shelf.
- The item appears in OPAC but cannot be found on the shelf.
- The record is incomplete.
- The item is marked unavailable.
- You need help with subject searching.
- You are unsure which edition or resource is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OPAC the same as the repository?
No. OPAC is mainly for catalogue and holdings records. The repository is for institutional research outputs and scholarly records.
Can I download books from OPAC?
OPAC usually shows catalogue information. Download depends on whether an authorised digital copy or external link exists.
What is a call number?
A call number is the classification/location code used to locate a physical item in the library.