Evaluasi OPAC Universitas Jambi

Summary

This presentation analyzes the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) system of Universitas Jambi, focusing on its evaluation using Clever Don's criteria. The OPAC system is assessed on its coverage, timeliness, relevance, and presentation. Key features include an intuitive interface, precise search options, and direct access to journals and thesis collections. The system's response time and accuracy in retrieving relevant documents are discussed, revealing a precision rate of 87.76% and recall of 52.7%. The system provides a user-friendly experience, making information retrieval efficient and accessible. However, there is room for improvement in document recall.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Universitas Jambi OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) is a computer-based information retrieval system used to search library collections and other information units.
• 😀 OPAC evaluation is based on user satisfaction and functionality, with key criteria including coverage, timeliness, presentation, and relevance.
• 😀 Coverage refers to how well the system presents and organizes information, which affects users' initial impressions and interest.
• 😀 Universitas Jambi's OPAC includes features like specific search columns (e.g., title, author, subject, ISBN) for easier and more precise searches.
• 😀 The system offers a 'new collections' slide feature, showcasing recent additions to the library's collection, typically from 2017-2018.
• 😀 There are sections for library membership, borrowing status, and registration guides, making it easier for users to manage their account details.
• 😀 The OPAC also includes a section for alumni theses, allowing users to search for past academic work from Universitas Jambi students.
• 😀 The OPAC integrates with external journals, such as Garuda, allowing users to access additional academic resources.
• 😀 A 'help search' feature is available, providing guidance for users unfamiliar with how to navigate the system or conduct specific searches.
• 😀 The system allows users to submit suggestions for missing or unavailable resources, improving the database over time.
• 😀 The OPAC has a clean and user-friendly interface, with intuitive options like social media links, allowing for easy interaction with the library's community.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the OPAC system at Universitas Jambi?

The OPAC system at Universitas Jambi is designed to help users efficiently search and retrieve library collections, offering various search features such as specific search filters, collection updates, and additional information related to library services.

What are the six criteria used for evaluating an OPAC system?

The six criteria used to evaluate an OPAC system, as explained in the presentation, are Coverage, Timeliness, Relevance, Precision, Presentation, and User Effort.

How does Coverage (Cakupan) affect the OPAC system?

Coverage refers to the comprehensiveness and presentation of information in the OPAC system. It affects the user’s initial impression and ability to easily find relevant information, including the completeness and accuracy of the presented data.

What is the significance of Timeliness in evaluating an OPAC system?

Timeliness measures how quickly the OPAC system responds to search queries. It reflects the speed with which the system retrieves results after a keyword is entered, indicating how efficient the system is in providing information.

How was Timeliness measured in the analysis of OPAC Universitas Jambi?

Timeliness was measured by conducting several searches using the keyword 'agama Islam' and timing how long it took to display search results. The results ranged from 0.2 to 0.4 seconds, depending on the network stability.

What are Precision and Recall, and how do they relate to the OPAC system?

Precision refers to the accuracy of the search results, meaning how relevant the retrieved documents are to the search query. Recall refers to the system's ability to retrieve all relevant documents. In the analysis, Precision was 87.76%, while Recall was 52.7%, indicating room for improvement in retrieving all relevant documents.

How does the Presentation of the OPAC system affect the user experience?

Presentation refers to how the information is displayed to users. A well-designed, clear, and visually appealing presentation helps users easily navigate the system and find relevant information, enhancing the overall user experience.

What features are available in the OPAC system to assist users in their search?

The OPAC system at Universitas Jambi provides features such as a simple and advanced search, detailed filters for specific data fields (e.g., title, author, subject), a help section for guidance, and a user feedback option to suggest new collections.

How does the OPAC system cater to different types of users?

The system caters to both regular users and those seeking specific information. It offers two types of searches: a simple search for broad queries and an advanced search for more precise, detailed searches.

What is the role of the 'User Effort' criterion in evaluating the OPAC system?

User Effort evaluates how easy it is for users to access and use the OPAC system. A system that reduces user effort is considered efficient, as it helps users quickly find and navigate the information they need with minimal difficulty.