Awareness of Library Services – Dr. H.S.Wanasinghe Library – How to

search Books with OPAC

The OPAC – Online Public Access Catalogue is the electronic catalogue which replace the old library card

catalogues. You can search the books which available in the library collection over the internet without

going to the library. You can access to the Dr. H.S. Wanasinghe library – SLIDA Library online catalogue –

OPAC in the following link

http://opac.slida.lk

Have you noticed the following Notices in or outside of the Library?

They are the Simple way of entering into the OPAC – SLIDA using your smart phone or tab through QR

code scanner App.

After you enter the OPAC

Searching is varied from very simple search interface to advanced mode.

The simple way of searching a book on the catalogue is as follows;

Then Use the Book shelves guide to locate the book.

It shows the Rack and the exact shelf where the Books are waiting!

Also ask for the help of Library staff too!

Thanks

Priyantha Weniwelpitiya

Asst.Librarian