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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