DBASE and FoxPro are both database management systems that were popular in the 1980s and 1990s. They allowed users to create and manage databases, with features for creating and editing records, performing searches and queries, and generating reports.
CDS/ISIS is a bibliographic database management system that was developed by UNESCO in the 1970s. It was designed for use in libraries and other organizations that need to manage large collections of bibliographic data, and includes features for cataloging, indexing, and searching.
SOUL (SOftware for University Libraries) is another library automation system that was developed by the Indian National Information Centre in the 1990s. It includes features for cataloging, circulation management, and online searching.
Microsoft Access is a modern database management system that is part of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. It provides users with a graphical user interface for creating and managing databases, with features for creating tables, forms, queries, and reports. Users can also create relationships between tables, and use Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to create custom functionality.
Some basic features of Microsoft Access include creating and modifying tables, forms, and reports, creating and running queries to extract data from tables, and using simple filters to search for specific records. More advanced features include creating macros to automate repetitive tasks, creating complex queries and reports, and using VBA to create custom functionality.
