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OPAC Functionality Project

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OPAC Functionality Project

1. Home: allowing patron to access key functions such as searching the catalog, managing their
accounts, and viewing library announcements or events in a user-friendly interface.

2. About us: provides with essential information about the library's mission, services, history, and
contact details, helping users understand the library's purpose and how to reach out for assistance.

3. My account

My Bio: allows patrons to view and update their personal information, such as contact details and
preferences, ensuring their account is current and accurate for library communications.

My Favorites: feature enables patrons to save and easily access their preferred books or resources,
making it convenient to revisit items of interest without needing to search again.

Notification/Alerts: feature keeps patrons informed about important updates, such as due dates, holds
availability, and library events, ensuring they stay updated on their account and library activities.

Reading Program: feature lets patrons track their reading progress and participate in activities,
encouraging engagement with library resources.

Communication: feature allows patrons to send messages or inquiries to library staff, facilitating direct
contact for support or assistance with their accounts and library services.

Peer to Peer: feature enables patrons to connect and interact with other library users, fostering
collaboration, sharing recommendations, and discussing books or resources within the library
community.

Recommended List: feature provides patrons with curated suggestions for books and resources based on
their reading history or interests, helping them discover new materials to explore.

Computer Booking: feature allows patrons to reserve library computers for specific time slots.

Request Document Delivery: feature allows patrons to ask for digital or printed copies of materials they
need, making it easier to access resources that aren’t immediately available.

3.1 Historical Data

Loan History: allows patrons to view a record of all items they have borrowed in the past, helping them
track their reading and borrowing habits.

3.2 My Borrowing

Loan: allows patrons to view a list of currently borrowed items, along with their due dates and any
applicable fines, helping them manage their loans effectively.

Reserves: allows patrons to view and manage items they have placed on hold, including their status and
expected availability, ensuring they can keep track of their reserved items.

ILL: allows patrons to request and track items borrowed from other libraries, helping them access items
not available within their local library.
Request New Books: allows patrons suggest books they want the library to buy, helping them get access
to titles they’re interested in.

Restricted Titles: allows patrons to view and manage items that have limited access or borrowing
restrictions, ensuring they understand the special conditions for borrowing those items.

3.3 Booking

My Media Booking: allows patrons to reserve and manage bookings for media equipment or resources,
such as projectors or audio-visual materials, for their use within the library.

My Room Bookings: allows patrons to reserve and manage bookings for study rooms or other library
spaces, helping them organize their room usage efficiently.

Book Room: allows patrons to reserve library rooms, such as study or meeting spaces, for specific time
slots, ensuring they have access to private or group workspaces when needed.

3.4 Events

My Events: allows patrons to view, manage, and register for upcoming library events, ensuring they can
track and participate in activities or programs of interest.

Manage Events: allows patrons to organize, modify, or cancel their event registrations, helping them stay
in control of their participation in library activities.

3.5 POS

Create an Order: allows patrons to place orders for items such as books or library merchandise,
facilitating purchases directly through the library system.

My Orders: allows patrons to view and track the status of their orders for library item, helping them stay
informed about their orders.

Order History: allows patrons to view a record of their past purchases or orders, helping them keep track
of previous transactions made through the library.

4. Advance: allows patrons to perform more detailed and specific searches by applying filters like title,
author, publication date, format, or subject, helping them find exactly what they are looking for in the
library catalog.

5. Project: allows patrons to create, manage, and track their reading projects by organizing relevant
materials and notes, helping them stay organized while working on long-term assignments or studies.

6. Kiosk: allows patrons to perform quick, self-service tasks like checking out books, renewing items, or
searching the catalog.

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