Database design, and information storage and retrieval

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Lesson 3. Information storage and retrieval using WinISIS Scope of Lesson 3: Lesson 3 will explain: – How to enter data to create records in a WinISIS database – How to edit a record or range of records – How to retrieve information using different query formulations – How to produce different types of output: printed or onscreen Learning outcomes of Lesson 3: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: – Enter data in a WinISIS database – Edit data in a WinISIS database – Retrieve information by searching a database using different query formulations – Save to a file or print search results/ any part of your database Lesson 4. Advanced features of WinISIS Scope of Lesson 4: Lesson 4 will explain: – How to use options in data entry work-sheet and data validation – How to use global functions and advance utilities – How to modify system parameters and to create password files – How to link files in other programs – How to sort the records in your database Learning outcomes of Lesson 4: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: – Use options during data entry – Validate data in a field/record – Use global editing functions and advance utilities – Change system parameters according to your needs and create password files – Link files in other programs – Sort your database Lesson 5. Data exchange using conversion programs and back-ups Scope of Lesson 5: – How to back up your databases – What are the available conversion programs – How to use these conversion programs to convert databases from other software Learning outcomes of Lesson 5: By the end of the lesson you will: – Be able to back up your databases – Know about available conversion programs – Be able to use these programs to convert data from other software Module 4:Database Design, and Information Storage and Retrieval: Introduction Page 3 of 59
3. Learning Environment The minimum hardware/software requirements for the Module are for every two students one Pentium 1 processor with 16MB RAM, a 1GB hard disk and a diskette drive, plus the WinISIS software. At least one printer should be available. A teacher who is knowledgeable and skilled in using computers, the Internet, CD-ROMs and a variety of electronic resources, and who is skilled in teaching courses of this nature, should conduct the Module. 4. Duration The Module is designed for a one-week course of eight hours per day for five days. Day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Lessons Lesson 1. Introduction to CDS/ISIS Windows (WinISIS) version: basic features Lesson 2. Database creation using WinISIS Lesson 3. Information storage and retrieval using WinISIS Lesson 4. Advanced features of WinISIS Lesson 5. Data exchange using conversion programs and back-ups 5. Selection criteria for participants (participants profile) Participants should be working in a library or information center, or in a school of library and information science. Participants with a degree in library and information science are preferred. Participants should normally have: – A degree/ diploma in library and information science or at least five years' experience working in a library – A working knowledge of English – A working knowledge of using computers in a Windows environment Module 4:Database Design, and Information Storage and Retrieval: Introduction Page 4 of 59
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