Microcomputer Applications and the Use of Database Management Software

Abstract

A number of database management programs are available and the application of one of these, Petaid, to library routines and for information retrieval is described. Applications include MARINDEX (a periodicals database), orders, union catalogues and some aspects of serials control, all operating on a Commodore Pet 3032 microcomputer. Examples of record formats are given and some of the operating problems are discussed (most of which are relatively minor). Current applications endeavour to make as much use as possible of one basic record.

Citation

Burton, P.F. (1982), "Microcomputer Applications and the Use of Database Management Software", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 16 No. 3, pp. 180-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046849