E-Resource Search Competition Using the OPAC System
MPACT College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
📌 About the Program
The E-Resource Search Competition Using the OPAC System is an academic competition organized by the Dr. V. M. I. Nambissan Memorial Library at IMPACT College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the IIMS Library.
Held as part of the National Librarians’ Day Celebration, the competition tests students’ efficiency, speed, and accuracy in searching digital resources, cataloging systems, and online databases using the institution’s Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).
🗓️ Program Details & Schedule
- Event Date: August 6, 2026 (Thursday)
- Event Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dr. V. M. I. Nambissan Memorial Library, IMPACT College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Bengaluru
- Registration Deadline: August 5, 2026
- Registration Fee: Free (NIL)
- Target Audience: College students seeking to enhance their digital research skills.
🎯 Competition Focus
- OPAC Navigation: Locating specific journals, books, and thesis material in the library catalog.
- E-Resource Discovery: Executing advanced query techniques across electronic databases.
- Information Retrieval Speed: Quickly identifying relevant research assets under timed conditions.
💰 Prizes & Recognition
- 🏆 Awards: Winners will receive prizes and merit certificates during the National Librarians’ Day celebration program.