Q1. Write down the steps involved in (a) checking duplicate (b) preparing supply orders (c) merging acquisition record with OPAC with the help of a library software package.
- (a)) checking duplicate (270 words)
- (b)) preparing supply orders (270 words)
- (c)) merging acquisition record with OPAC with the help of a library software package. (270 words)
- Duplicate checking identifies and resolves redundant bibliographic entries for data integrity.
- Library software allows defining search criteria (ISBN, title, author) to find potential duplicates.
- Librarians review duplicates and can merge or delete records, ensuring a clean OPAC.
- Preparing supply orders involves selecting vendors, adding items, allocating funds, and generating purchase orders in the acquisition module.
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