Argues that users' needs should play a more prominent role in the design or choice of an online catalog in a specific library, and outlines requirements which enhance ease of use. Areas discussed include operational control, search formulation control, access points, output control, user assistance, and hardware requirements. (nine references)…

Describes the processes involved in producing databases based on observations at the H. W. Wilson Company, Information Access Company (IAC), and UMI/Data Courier. Collection development decisions are discussed; serials ordering and receiving procedures are reviewed; and the indexing process is described, including abstracting, quality control, and…

Describes TEPACIS, a computer-aided instruction package to train users of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization)-developed CDS/ISIS software, which is used to support the development of computerized textual databases. Discussion covers the structure of TEPACIS; development plans; hardware requirements; and…

The records in "Population Bibliography," a database developed by the Library of the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, were analyzed to determine the degree to which library policies and practices affected its international development, and to assess the degree to which the database…

Describes novel ways in which the Orlando Project, based at the Universities of Alberta and Guelph, is using Standardized General Markup Language (SGML) to create an integrated electronic history of British women's writing in English. Discusses the types of documents being created and the related SGML requirements. (DSK)

For about 10 years, several proposals to deal with ill-known information in database management systems have been made, and extensions of the relational data model have been proposed. An overview of functional dependencies is provided, and the connection between fuzzy functional dependencies and database design is discussed. (AEF)

Managing district information, web sites, and data security as well as supplying information on-demand are just a few of the tasks causing educational administrators to seek new solutions these days. The answer is to streamline the business of running schools by putting all information in one place so coordinated data and files can be accessed.…

The introduction of Google Scholar in November 2004 was accompanied by fanfare, skepticism, and numerous questions about the scope and coverage of this database. Nearly one year after its inception, many of these questions remain unanswered. This study compares the contents of 47 different databases with that of Google Scholar. Included in this…

Describes the planning of the CONSER (CONversion of SERials) project with regard to the bibliographic conventions to be used. (PF)

This step-by-step guide to creating database files using the AppleWorks software on the Apple IIe computer covers (1) loading the program; (2) adding files to the desktop; (3) selecting the database option; (4) naming the file; (5) naming categories or fields; (6) inserting data; (7) changing database file formats; (8) altering the file layout;…

This step-by-step guide to obtaining help for using AppleWorks V2.0 database files with the Apple IIgs computer covers: (1) examining the help list; (2) copying the list; (3) exiting the list; and (4) using the help list options, i.e., arranging the file, copying all or part of the file, deleting part of a file, finding a record, inserting…

This step-by-step guide to using AppleWorks V1.3 to construct database files for the Apple IIe computer covers (1) program loading; (2) selecting the add files to the desktop option; (3) naming the file; (4) the blinking block cursor; (5) naming categories or fields; (6) moving to insert data; (7) inserting data; (8) changing database file…

This step-by-step guide to using AppleWorks V2.0 to construct database files for use with the Apple IIGS computer covers (1) program loading; (2) selecting the add files menu; (3) selecting a different disk; (4) selecting disk 1; (5) selecting the database option; (6) naming the file; (7) the blinking block cursor; (8) naming categories or fields;…

Traces data base activities in the areas of searches, users, subject coverage, retrospective files, types of documents, funding, charging, professional organizations, publications, terminology, standards, file design, software, vocabulary, networking, progress, and problems. (KP)