Welcome to our Web OPAC

Web OPAC provides the ability to search for items in the collection by means of an easy-to-use basic word search to match what you are looking for. Start by typing in some words in the Basic Search bar:

Basic Searching

Just type in the words for what you are looking for. A 'Keyword' search will cut a broad swath across a lot of item elements in the database. As implied by their labels, Title, Author and Subject searches focus in on those specific elements of items in the collection. You can click on the 'Keyword' drop-down in the basic search bar to perform Author, Title or Subject searches.

Results

These can be viewed either as a list or a grid - you can indicate your preferred view on the Initial Search Results screen. To view more detail about a particular item of interest displayed in the Initial Search Results, either click on its Book Cover image, or click on its title.

Book Bin

The Book Bin is like a shopping cart; items can be added to it by clicking on the Book Bin button on the Item Details screen. A counter to the right of the "Book Bin" label in the Web OPAC title bar reminds you of the number of items in your bin and clicking on the this label displays the items in your bin. You can Email the bin to yourself as a reminder of the items you're interested in. You can also print it and take it with you to the library as a list [printer sold separately]. If you're set up to sign into Web OPAC as a patron, your Book Bin is saved for you until you clear it.

Sign In

When you sign in, you're permitted to see the items you currently have on loan. You can also see your circulation history, useful if you're unsure whether you may already have borrowed an item. You may renew and reserve books when you sign in. See below for instructions. You're encouraged to sign out when you've finished your Web OPAC session. If your session's been idle for ten minutes, you'll be signed out of your Web OPAC account automatically.

Sign In Name

You have a special name to sign in with. For example, if your name is Jane Doe, your sign in is doejane. Use your first name as it is in the Pilgrim Place Directory. You do not need a password. If you have trouble, please contact <porterlibrary24@gmail.com> and your sign in name will be sent to you.

Renewals

Once signed in you will see any items you have currently checked out. Click the RENEW button to renew a title.

Reserves Can Be Made With or Without Signing in

If you have not signed in you will find a Reserve Button. Click on it, add your name, e-mail address and instructions and send the form.

Once signed in you may also put a reserve or hold on a title. You must first do a search for the item you want. When you find the title you want, click on it. You will be taken to a page with more information about the book. Click on the RESERVE button. When it opens up click on SEND.

When you click on RENEW or RESERVE a request will be sent to the main computer in the library office. You will receive an e-mail confirming or denying the renewal or request. If the book is checked out we will put a hold on the book for you.

More Information

More details about the use of the various searches is available as online Help on the Search Page itself.