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In addition, it investigates whether there is a difference between librarians\u2019 and students\u2019 preferences for specific features. <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Design\/methodology\/approach<\/jats:title>\n \u2013 The research is based on 18 semi-structured interviews conducted in July 2012 with three groups of library users from The University of Sheffield: librarians; Master of Arts Librarianship students; and a group of other post-graduate students. <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Findings<\/jats:title>\n \u2013 Overall, this study suggests that while the next-generation catalogue interfaces and features are useful, they are not as \u201cintuitive\u201d as some previous studies have claimed. Interviewees appeared to prefer the searching and browsing options over the Web 2.0 features. Both librarians and students have similar opinions regarding the usefulness of next-generation OPAC features, but preferences are complex. <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Research limitations\/implications<\/jats:title>\n \u2013 The study is based on one institution, and the disciplinary background of the post-graduate students was limited. <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Practical implications<\/jats:title>\n \u2013 Promoting next generation OPACs and explaining their features to users is essential. <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Originality\/value<\/jats:title>\n \u2013 The paper adds to the understanding of users\u2019 preferences in relation to next-generation OPACs, locating the findings of the current findings firmly in the context of previous literature.<\/jats:p>\n 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