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Database design, and information storage and retrieval

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ICT for Library <strong>and</strong> Information Professionals: A Training Package for Developing Countries<br />

Student’s Guide<br />

Slide 10<br />

What are the basic features<br />

<strong>and</strong> functions of CDS/ISIS<br />

Windows version (WinISIS)?<br />

v Information <strong>retrieval</strong> component<br />

using a powerful search language<br />

v Sorting <strong>and</strong> report generation facility<br />

which allows creation of printed<br />

products such as catalogs, indexes<br />

etc.<br />

UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 1<br />

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Slide 11<br />

What are the basic features<br />

<strong>and</strong> functions of CDS/ISIS<br />

Windows version (WinISIS)?<br />

v Data interchange function based on the<br />

ISO 2709 international st<strong>and</strong>ard used by<br />

leading database producers<br />

v Integrated application programming<br />

language (CDS/ISIS Pascal <strong>and</strong><br />

ISIS_DLL) allows the user to tailor the<br />

software to specific needs<br />

UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 1<br />

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Slide 12<br />

What are the basic features<br />

<strong>and</strong> functions of CDS/ISIS<br />

Windows version (WinISIS)?<br />

v Some functions allow users to build<br />

relational databases, though CDS/ISIS<br />

is not based on a relational model<br />

v Powerful hypertext functions allow users<br />

to <strong>design</strong> complex user interfaces<br />

v A number of tools are available to<br />

provide CDS/ISIS data bases online on<br />

the Internet<br />

UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 1<br />

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Module 4:<strong>Database</strong> Design, <strong>and</strong> Information Storage <strong>and</strong> Retrieval: Lesson 1 Page 9 of 59

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