Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam.
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Date
2004
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University of Dar es Salaam
Abstract
The libraries all over the world, in universities, faculties, departments, schools etc. are automating their services so as to meet general and professional requirement using modern technologies. The faculty of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (ECSE) library like any other library is a source of information. The library should provide a standard and extensive overview on all kinds of publication materials available in its stock. It should provide means to secure interlibrary loans and should contribute to public education and information arrays. So far the library has been used as a store of publications whose records upkeep and utilization is a dream and even the question of sharing resources does not exist. In this research work a thorough study and analysis of the situation in the faculty of ECSE library was done. It was established that an automated system in the solution for the established problem. The research work focused on a design of a database system that automates library services to overcome the shortcomings found in the library. The database gives a provision to store records in standards manner, for all publications, patrons, visitors and also staff members.
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Available in printed form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF QA76.9.D26 S4)
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Database design, Library automation
Citation
Severine, T.G (2004) Design and development of a computerized database for library operations.Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam.