Build Your Own Database [Paperback]

Peter Jacso (Author), F. Wilfrid Lancaster (Author)

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From Library Journal

This book's stated objective is "to explain what makes a database `good.' " Jacs? (information and computer sciences, Univ. of Hawaii) and Lancaster (GSLIS, Univ. of Illinois) fulfill their goal, providing a thorough analysis of what to consider when developing a database. The book is divided into two sections: the first addresses database content and organization, while the second, longer section covers characteristics and capabilities of database management software. Specific functions, e.g., record structure, searching, are described and discussed, with comments about how to evaluate implementations of each function in database programs. Several software packages, including library automation and bibliographic management programs, are presented as examples. Written for librarians and others with little previous database-building experience, this offers a solid introduction. Recommended.AJanet Crum, Oregon Health Sciences Univ. Lib., Portland
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 163 pages
• Publisher: Amer Library Assn (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838907504
• ISBN-13: 978-0838907504
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,186,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, March 30, 2000

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This is a good book for beginner with very few experience in programming. I learned alot out of this book through its example. The author is very clear in explaining the concepts in English. I recommend to beginner.