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Searching in Accent OPAChttp://claso.lausd.net:7780/

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Accessing OPACAccessing OPACAccessing OPACAccessing OPAC1. URL: http://claso.lausd.net:7780/

2. Choose your school.

Accessing OPACAccessing OPACAccessing OPACAccessing OPACTo create desktop shortcut, drag the URL icon to desktop.Rename “OPAC”

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchUsing Using QuickQuick Search SearchSelect the Quick Search tab to do basic searches of your library catalog.• Enter your search term in the search field.

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchUsing Using QuickQuick Search Search

• Select the sorting method for your results in the sort by dropdown list. Choices include Author, Title, Subject, Relevance, Old to New and New to Old.

• Click the appropriate button for your search. Restrict your search by Subject, Title, or Author, or broaden it to search all three fields by choosing Everything.

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchSearch ResultsSearch Results

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchSearch ResultsSearch Results

• Use the Backup icon to return to the previous screen.• Click the Sort button to sort your results.• Click the Keep box to add an item to your Keepers list.• Use the Logout icon to log out of your search session.• Click the See More button for more bibliographic information about the item.

Your search results will appear in a list.

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchSearch ResultsSearch Results

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchSearch ResultsSearch Results

• Select the More by this Author button to find more items by the same author.

• Select the More like this button to find more items on the same topic.

Selecting See More opens a new screen with more information for that title.

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchSearch ResultsSearch Results

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchSearch ResultsSearch Results

• Click on the links in the Personal Author, Title, Series and Subject term fields for further related references.

• Select the Hold icon to place a hold on an item.

• Patron enters their Patron ID on the next screen. No PIN is necessary.• Click the Place Hold button.

Using Using QuickQuick Search Search Placing a HOLDPlacing a HOLD

Using Using QuickQuick Search Search Placing a HOLDPlacing a HOLD

Using Using QuickQuick Search Search Placing a HOLDPlacing a HOLD

Using Using QuickQuick Search Search Placing a HOLDPlacing a HOLD

• Patron will receive confirmation of the HOLD on the next screen.• Click the OK button.• Patron is returned to the previous screen.

• The HOLD will show on the Copy Status screen.

Using Using QuickQuick Search Search Placing a HOLDPlacing a HOLD

Using Using QuickQuick Search Search Placing a HOLDPlacing a HOLD

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchPlacing a HOLDPlacing a HOLD

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchPlacing a HOLDPlacing a HOLD

• A pop-up notice will appear when the copy is checked in. If your Administration tab has been set up to print holds, a hold notice will be printed when you click the Make Available button.

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchPlacing a HOLDPlacing a HOLD

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchPlacing a HOLDPlacing a HOLD

Hold SummaryOdyssey LibraryWed, Sep 05, 2007 03:40 PM---------Patron----------- Name: Arce, ShirleyHomeroom:----------Hold-------------

Title: Harry Potter and the sorcerer ID: 111200023372

Hold SummaryOdyssey LibraryWed, Sep 05, 2007 03:40 PM---------Patron----------- Name: Arce, ShirleyHomeroom:----------Hold-------------

Title: Harry Potter and the sorcerer ID: 111200023372

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchAdvanced ToolsAdvanced Tools

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchAdvanced ToolsAdvanced Tools

To search for authors by their state (052 MARC tag), enter the state followed by {052}. Then click the Everything button.

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchAdvanced ToolsAdvanced Tools

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchAdvanced ToolsAdvanced Tools

OPAC found 235 titles by California authors in the Odyssey Library.

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchAdvanced ToolsAdvanced Tools

Using Using QuickQuick Search SearchAdvanced ToolsAdvanced Tools

Clicking the See More button, shows the MARC field that sets up this record as having a California author.

Using Using PowerPower Search SearchUsing Using PowerPower Search Search

• Select the index you wish to search by from the dropdown list. Options include everything, subject, title, author and series.

Select the Power Search tab to combine search terms and to search by call number.

Using Using PowerPower Search SearchUsing Using PowerPower Search Search

• Select the Boolean operator from the dropdown list to combine search terms. Options include AND, OR, XOR and NOT.

• You can limit your search by type, location and material type.

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• To sort your results, choose the order in the sort by dropdown list. Options include Author, Subject, Title, Relevance, Old to New or New to Old.

• To search by call number, click on the Call Number Search button.

Using Using PowerPower Search SearchUsing Using PowerPower Search Search

• Enter the Call Number you wish to search.• Click the GO button.

Using Using PowerPower Search SearchUsing Using PowerPower Search Search

Using Using PowerPower Search SearchUsing Using PowerPower Search Search

Using Using VisualVisual Search SearchUsing Using VisualVisual Search Search

Select the Visual Search tab to access present searches linked to visual icons. Elementary Schools have different search icons than Middle and High School.

• Select a button by clicking on the image or text for the subject area you wish to search. A screen with the next level of subject areas will open.

• Select a button from this level of subject areas. Depending on your search, either your search results or another level of buttons will appear.

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Clicking on the Holidays icon/button, brings up another search screen with more detailed choices.

Using Using VisualVisual Search SearchUsing Using VisualVisual Search Search

Clicking on the Thanksgiving icon/button results in a list of books with Thanksgiving as its subject.

Searching Reading ProgramsSearching Reading ProgramsSearching Reading ProgramsSearching Reading Programs

Select the Reading Programs tab to search for items associated with a reading program.

• In the Reading Program box, select either Accelerated Reader or Reading Counts from the dropdown list.

• Select the Reading Level from the dropdown list. Options include ANY or a specific level (each level searches a range of one increment higher or two increments lower than the specified number).

Searching Reading ProgramsSearching Reading ProgramsSearching Reading ProgramsSearching Reading Programs

• In the search term box, enter your search.

• Click the sort by box to sort your results.

Searching Reading ProgramsSearching Reading ProgramsSearching Reading ProgramsSearching Reading Programs

• Click on the Show Matching Books button.

Using FavoritesUsing FavoritesUsing FavoritesUsing FavoritesSelect the Favorites tab to view a list of frequently searched authors, titles, and subjects (Student Favorites); Award Winners and Best Sellers.

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• Click on the links in Award Winners and Best Sellers to see related titles.

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• Select More under Student Favorites to see a list of Hottest titles, Hottest authors, and Hottest subjects.

Create a BibliographyCreate a BibliographyUsing KEEPERSUsing KEEPERS

Create a BibliographyCreate a BibliographyUsing KEEPERSUsing KEEPERS

1. Perform a search in OPAC.2. Review your search results.3. Click the Keep button beside the items you wish to add to your bibliography.4. Click on the Keepers icon to see the list of items in your bibliography.

The Keepers function in OPAC allows you to create a bibliography from your search results and print or email it.

Create a BibliographyCreate a BibliographyUsing KEEPERSUsing KEEPERS

Create a BibliographyCreate a BibliographyUsing KEEPERSUsing KEEPERS

• To remove one or more items, click in the box to the left of the item, then click the Remove Selected button.

• To remove all items, click the Remove All button.

• To add more items, click on the Back Up icon and select more items from your search results.

Create a BibliographyCreate a BibliographyUsing KEEPERSUsing KEEPERS

Create a BibliographyCreate a BibliographyUsing KEEPERSUsing KEEPERS

5. In the Sort By field, select the order that you want the items in your bibliography. Options include Author, Title, or Call Number,

6. The Library field defaults to HERE, limiting your bibliography to copies in your library only.

Create a BibliographyCreate a BibliographyUsing KEEPERSUsing KEEPERS

Create a BibliographyCreate a BibliographyUsing KEEPERSUsing KEEPERS

7. In the View of records field, select the type of record you want included in your bibliography:

• All includes the entire record

• Full includes detailed title and copy information

• Brief includes Call Number, Title and Author fields, plus copy information

Create a BibliographyCreate a BibliographyUsing KEEPERSUsing KEEPERS

Create a BibliographyCreate a BibliographyUsing KEEPERSUsing KEEPERS

• Bibliography lists the items in standard bibliographic format

My StuffMy Stuff Tab TabMy StuffMy Stuff Tab Tab• The My Stuff tab allows the patron to see their checkouts, bills and holds.

1. Click on Show My Record.

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2. Student enters their student ID in user ID field. Leave the PIN field blank.

3. Click on Show My Checkouts, Bills, and Holds button.

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Student can view their circulation activity, bills, and they can cancel any holds they have.