Virginia:
You need to be more specific about what kind of data. The highest level
of sophistication is called "knowledge management," and down a little is
document management (like PC Docs); then down at the bottom (simple) is
a relational database like SQL, Oracle and (I think) MS Access. I
haven't used it, but it is very minimal.
If your data includes different types of documents (spreadsheets,
orders, word-processing documents, and images, faxes, drawings, etc) you
need a high end, robust system (and you should get a consultant to work
on it.
On the other hand, if your data can be input into specific "fields"
something low-tech like Access probably is fine.
I have a client in the knowledge management business, high end, for
legal info. I can put you in touch with them (with their permission).
And I don't mind ansering more specific questions./
Ellen
L. Smith wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> My admisistrator wants to consolidate as much of the firm's
> data into one program as possible. To do this they are looking
> at using Microsoft's Access. He would also like to eventually
> put the Library's info in that database program too.
>
> We currently use Inmagic's DB/Textworks for our Library
> databases. Is anyone out there currently using Microsoft's
> Access for their Library functions? If so, how's it working?
> If you used it and it was unsatisfactory, in what way?
>
> Please contact me if you can enlighten me in any way on
> Access.
>
> TIA,
> Virginia L. Smith
> Law Librarian
> Chaffe, McCall, Phillips, Toler & Sarpy
> 2300 Energy Centre
> 1100 Poydras Street
> New Orleans, Louisiana
> PH# (504)585-7211
> FAX# (504)585-7075
> EMAIL: smithv%chaffe@mcimail.com
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