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Welcome to the Guide to Using the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) Book Search Service of the Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS)

Web OPAC is a web-based online catalog that is used to find books or materials in the library's collection by only knowing one of the books or materials in the list. The search will display details of information such as the call number or the position of the book on the library shelf, loan status and others. 

The following guidelines are provided to assist the book search process in the OPAC:

    Tips for Use of the OPAC Web Search Function :

    • Step 1 : Users can search using the 'Browse Search’. Select a field through the list of options provided (Sort by) to narrow the scope of the search.
    • Step 2 : Use 'Search Facet’ on the left side of the screen to facilitate searching based on format, location, year of publication and others.
    • Step 3 : Expand the search by taking advantage of the 'Additional Terms’.
    • Step 4 : Use the function 'Advanced Search’ to search more specifically based on several categories at one time.

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