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Butler, E. Sonny; Napier, Timothy R. – 2002
This manual is designed to assist librarians in programming unique database applications that meet specific library needs. Chapter 1 goes over the basic functions of working with Windows, describes terms such as multitasking, and shows how to use the menu and tool bars. Chapter 2 covers the basics, defines some useful terms, and presents the steps…
Descriptors: Data Processing, Database Design, Database Management Systems, 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
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Anderson, Christopher L. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Outlines techniques used in the context of a sixth grade science class to teach database structure and search strategies for science using the AppleWorks program. Provides templates and questions for class and element databases. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Murphy, Catherine – 1992
Computerized systems have dramatically altered the way that information can be organized, published, searched and retrieved. This paper: (1) examines the components of subject access in online systems; (2) identifies the potential for subject access enhancements, such as enriching the contents of the database and improving user-system interaction,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Database Design, Elementary Secondary Education