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 Description

In this work, the authors demonstrate how to create quality in databases. They offer advice on: designing content with consideration of domain of coverage, accessibility, currency, critical mass, and other criteria; constructing databases with retrievability of useful information in mind; comparing the different types of database software with specific examples of those commonly used in libraries; and how to select the best tool. Guidance is also provided on strategies for indexing data, and how software features affect the structure of data, the handling of multiple record types, template design for easy updates, and other database capabilities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 163 pages
• Publisher: American Library Association (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.com Sales Rank: #1,756,223 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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.