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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 1<br />

<strong>Database</strong> Design, <strong>and</strong><br />

Information Storage <strong>and</strong><br />

Retrieval<br />

Lesson 4. Advanced features<br />

of WinISIS<br />

UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 4<br />

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Slide 2<br />

Scope<br />

Lesson 4 will explain:<br />

v How to use options in data entry<br />

work-sheet <strong>and</strong> data validation<br />

v How to use global functions <strong>and</strong><br />

advanced utilities<br />

v How to modify system parameters<br />

<strong>and</strong> to create password files<br />

v How to LINK files in other programs<br />

v How to sort the records in your<br />

database<br />

UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 4<br />

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Slide 3<br />

Learning outcomes<br />

By the end of the lesson you will be able<br />

to:<br />

v Use options during data entry<br />

v Validate data in a field/record<br />

v Use global editing functions <strong>and</strong><br />

advanced utilities<br />

v Change system parameters according<br />

to your needs <strong>and</strong> create password<br />

files<br />

v Link files in other programs<br />

v Sort your database<br />

UNESCO ICTLIP Module 4. Lesson 4<br />

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Module 4:<strong>Database</strong> Design, <strong>and</strong> Information Storage <strong>and</strong> Retrieval: Lesson 4 Page 31 of 59

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