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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
Thomas, Rick – Computing Teacher, 1988
This discussion of the design of data files for databases to be created by secondary school students uses AppleWorks software as an example. Steps needed to create and use a database are explained, the benefits of group activity are described, and other possible projects are listed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Database Design, Database Management Systems
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

Pollard, Richard – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Describes a study that examined the ability of the dBase database management system to perform secondary key retrieval on multivalued data items. The results are presented as time cost relative to the number of matching records, and situations in which a different management system might be appropriate are identified. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Database Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria, Indexing
Hazzard, Sylvia – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1987
Presents an instructional unit in which grade 6 students used PFS:File to create a computerized database containing information about many countries. Six lessons are described: (1) introduction to a database; (2) selecting topics for the database form; (3) designing forms; (4) beginning research; (5) adding files; and (6) retrieving information.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Database Management Systems, Databases, Geography Instruction
Janssens, D.; Jesse, A. – 1989
This document contains a compilation of overhead projection sheets from an International Labour Office (ILO) Training Course in Micro-ISIS held in March 1988, augmented by explanatory text and applications to a wide variety of databases. It is designed both to provide a visual, didactic approach to Micro-ISIS, and to constitute a quick-reference…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Networks, Data Processing, Databases

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

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

Kanyarusoke, Charles – TechTrends, 1987
Describes an instructional database for microcomputers which is designed to eliminate the need for costly textbooks and to aid professors in many of their instructional responsibilities. Various types of databases are explained, and guidelines for hardware selection and backup systems are discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Cost Effectiveness, Database Management Systems, Databases
Ramondetta, June – Learning, 1993
Elementary students can investigate U.S. geography and exercise critical thinking and research skills by compiling a computer database on state facts and figures. As they research and work, they develop their own questions to ask and answer and make thoughtful hypotheses about how and why facts may be related. (SM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Database Design, Databases, Elementary Education
Watson, Jim – 1991
The 15 lessons in this step-by-step guide for grades 4-8 are intended to promote the development of thinking skills through the use of databases. These lesson plans, which include specific instructions for using Microsoft Works, constitute a complete unit on the states of the United States. A disk containing 16 files for use with the lessons is…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases, Intermediate Grades

Pollard, Richard – Electronic Library, 1986
Discusses criteria for evaluating microcomputer database management systems (DBMS) used for storage and retrieval of bibliographic data. Two popular types of microcomputer DBMS--file management systems and relational database management systems--are evaluated with respect to these criteria. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Citations (References), Classification, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software
Boss, Richard W.; Espo, Hal – American Libraries, 1986
Guidelines for library automation include information on currently available microcomputer-based software products appropriate for small libraries and integrated systems for the larger libraries that can afford them. Costs, capabilities, functions, and vendor service are discussed, and a directory of vendors is included. (CDD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Database Management Systems, Databases
Klausmeier, Jane A. – 1984
This fact sheet offers basic instructions on connecting to the ERIC database for individuals who own or have access to a microcomputer and are familiar with ERIC and how to search it through a database terminal. Software, hardware, and telephone line components necesary to make a microcomputer act as a database terminal are outlined. The…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Retrieval, Microcomputers
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