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ICT for Library <strong>and</strong> Information Professionals: A Training Package for Developing Countries<br />
Student’s Guide<br />
Slide 7<br />
Entering data into a WinISIS<br />
database<br />
v To enter data select the desired field<br />
<strong>and</strong> then enter data in the field edit box<br />
v After entering data save the record<br />
<strong>and</strong> close it<br />
UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 3<br />
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Slide 8<br />
Editing data in a WinISIS<br />
database<br />
v Open the data entry worksheet as<br />
described in the previous slides<br />
v To edit a particular record you can<br />
either use navigation buttons to move<br />
forward/ backward or type the MFN<br />
number in the MFN BOX <strong>and</strong> press<br />
ENTER<br />
v Select the desired field <strong>and</strong> enter data,<br />
save the record <strong>and</strong> close it<br />
UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 3<br />
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Slide 9<br />
Searching a WinISIS database<br />
to retrieve <strong>information</strong><br />
v WinISIS search menu<br />
includes interfaces for<br />
GUIDED SEARCH &<br />
EXPERT SEARCH as well<br />
as entries to SAVE A<br />
QUERY <strong>and</strong> to RECALL A<br />
QUERY<br />
UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 3<br />
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