Document (#18341)

Author

Boeder, R.

Title

Database applications for libraries : an introduction

Source

Colorado libraries. 22(1996) no.1, S.25-28

Year

1996

Abstract

Overviews database applications in libraries. Explains the 2 basic types of databases, flat-file and relational, outlines the uses and advantages of relationship systems. Librarians can utilise a number of software packages for database management and design a database in cooperation with a programmer. The librarian needs to be involved in the conceptual and external level of database design. Offers advice on finding a database designer. Outlines ideas for library related applications of database software

Theme

Bibliographische Software

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