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This two-day hands-on course is designed for library and information staff working with small specialist collections that need a functional library database, at minimum cost.
Benefits of attending
Participants will learn how to set up an MS Access database from scratch with simple, detailed instructions. The database can be used for:
- cataloguing and classifying stock
- managing loans
- serials management
- indexing / abstracting
- cataloguing specialist collections (maps, photographs, local history collections, cuttings, music, manuscripts, archival materials)
By the end of the event participants will:
- learned about database concepts
- applied cataloguing principles to the creation of data fields
- created a catalogue of records
- created a user interface
- leave with their database ready to use in the workplace
Who should attend?
Those who have some basic understanding of databases in general, and/or some knowledge of Microsoft Access in particular, and who need to create a functional
database.
Programme
Day 1
- Introduction to database concepts
- Cataloguing principles and the creation of data fields
- Introduction to Microsoft Access
- Database structure: tables
- Database structure: relationships relationships
Day 2
- Database design: the user interface
- Database design continued
- Creating queries and reports
- Database security and housekeeping
Places are limited to: 10
DAY ONE
9.15 Registration & coffee - 12.45 Lunch - 5.00 Close
DAY TWO
9.00 Regroup & coffee - 12.30 Lunch - 5.00 Close
Course Leader: Kathy Roddy
Fees:
CILIP personal members: £500 plus VAT £587.50
CILIP organisation members: £605 plus VAT £710.88
Non members: £700 plus VAT £822.50
Updated: 28 May 2008