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Bunson, Stanley – Media Management Journal, 1987
This description of ways in which database management systems can be helpful in instructional media centers explains the basic terminology involved and how to plan, create, modify, maintain, and use databases. Examples provided include an equipment distributions form and the structure for a film/video rental database. (LRW)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Centers, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases
Butler, E. Sonny – 1997
Much of what librarians do today requires adeptness in creating and manipulating databases. Many new computers bought by libraries every year come packaged with Microsoft Office and include Microsoft Access. This database program features a seamless interface between Microsoft Office's other programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This book…
Descriptors: Database Design, Database Management Systems, Databases, Information Management
Rinderknecht, David L. – School Business Affairs, 1988
The personal computer is a valuable tool for school business officials. Useful software programs for day-to-day tasks include spreadsheets, word processing, and database. Figures give an example of a spreadsheet output and the formula used in each calculation. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Elementary Secondary Education
National Dropout Prevention Center, Clemson, SC. – 1991
This booklet is an instruction manual for those using the FOCUS database, an information source on dropout prevention of the National Dropout Prevention Center. An introduction lists the FOCUS files, which include Program Profiles, Calendar of Events, Resource Materials Library, Organizations, and Consultants and Speakers. Also given is the…
Descriptors: Computers, Database Design, Databases, Dropout Prevention
Findlen, George L. – 1997
This document contains a set of materials to help technical colleges preparing for an accreditation visit. Although the details come from the Wisconsin Technical College System and pertain to the North Central Association (NCA), they can be modified to fit the circumstances of technical colleges in other states and in other regional accrediting…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Credentials, Database Design
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Stronge, James – CEFP Journal, 1987
General and special purpose database programs are appropriate for inventory control at the school building level. A fixed asset equipment inventory example illustrates the feasibility of computerized inventory control. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Elementary Secondary Education
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Knight, P.; Timmins, G. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1986
Discusses advantages and limitations of database software in meeting the educational objectives of history instruction; reviews five currently available computer programs (FACTFILE, QUEST, QUARRY BANK 1851, Census Analysis, and Beta Base); highlights major considerations that arise in designing such programs; and describes their classroom use.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum, Database Management Systems
Jacso, Peter – 2001
This book provides guidelines for evaluating a variety of database types, including abstracting and indexing, directory, full-text, and page-image databases available in online and/or CD-ROM formats. The book discusses the purpose and techniques of comparing and evaluating the most important characteristics of textual databases, such as their…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Comparative Analysis, Database Design, Databases
Fitterman, Lawrence Jeffrey – 1988
This paper demonstrates the importance of effective planning when using database application programs in exceptional education programs, to more efficiently track students' performance, keep vital information, and create desired reports. The described approach, called the ends-to-means model, calls for developing the database by designing the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Design, Databases, Disabilities
Lachat, Mary Ann – 2001
High schools are increasingly expected to use data for improvement and to provide evidence that programs and instructional practices are preparing all students to develop essential knowledge and skills. This publication describes how schools can develop the capacity to analyze and use data as a core component of improving secondary schools using…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Interpretation
Marshall, Doris B. – Online, 1980
Argues that online searching in terms of both recall and precision improves when search results are checked, and identifies many problems that a searcher should look out for. Numerous examples of printouts illustrate these problems. (JD)
Descriptors: Databases, Improvement, Online Systems, Problems
Clark, Phillip M. – Library Administration & Management, 1989
Describes some of the available software and hardware tools that can be used to develop a decision support system implemented on microcomputers. Activities that should be supported by software are discussed, including data entry, data coding, finding and combining data, and data compatibility. Hardware considerations include speed, storage…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Data Processing, Database Design, Database Management Systems
Quantum Research Corp., Bethesda, MD. – 1987
The objective of this data user guide is to introduce the potential user to the Academic Science and Engineering Statistics Survey Data Base and to provide detailed information on the data structures and formats of the archival and public-use tapes derived from that data base. Data producers and services and order forms are provided. Major…
Descriptors: College Science, Database Producers, Databases, Engineering Education
California Univ., Berkeley. Univ. Libraries. – 1987
Created at the Library of the University of California, Berkeley, by a task force on machine readable data files (MRDFs), this policy provides guidance to materials selectors in acquiring MRDFs through purchase, gift, lease, network, or other cooperative arrangements. The guidelines offer a collection development framework and identify problems to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Administrative Policy, Bibliographic Databases, College Libraries
American School and University, 1982
A small computer helps handle and control maintenance and operations at Stanford University (California). As work orders enter the system they also become part of a maintenance database that can accurately document the services provided. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Databases, Higher Education, Minicomputers, Organizational Effectiveness
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