|
Term |
Full Form |
Definition |
Example |
|
PAC |
Public
Access Catalog |
A
physical catalog of library materials, such as card catalogs or printed
lists, requiring physical browsing. |
Traditional
card catalog system with drawers filled with index cards. |
|
OPAC |
Online
Public Access Catalog |
A
digital version of the library catalog accessible through computers within
the library, offering basic search functionalities. |
Computer
terminals in libraries that allow users to search the digital catalog
database. |
|
WEBOPAC |
Web-based
Online Public Access Catalog |
An
online version of the library catalog accessible over the internet, offering
enhanced search capabilities and a user-friendly interface. |
A
library’s catalog accessible through the library’s website, allowing users to
search for books, reserve them, and check their account details remotely. |
|
SOPAC |
Social
Online Public Access Catalog |
An
online catalog that incorporates social media features, allowing user
interaction like tagging, reviewing, rating, and community discussions,
leveraging Web 2.0 technologies. |
Platforms
like LibraryThing or BiblioCommons, where users can review books, create
profiles, and interact with other users. |
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