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Re: Access Database



Here's a listserv for archival Access users:

MSAccess4Archives@topica.com

Best wishes,

Thomas Berry, Archivist
Historical Construction Equipment Association
16623 Liberty Hi Road
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Phone 419-352-5616
Fax 419-352-6086
tberry@hcea.net
http://www.hcea.net



----- Original Message -----
From: "Trina Purcell" <tpurcell@POLITICALLIBRARY.ORG>
To: <ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 9:35 AM
Subject: Access Database


> Hello,
>
> I'd like to re-open a discussion on Access. I've searched the listserv
> archives but am not finding what I need.
>
> In a nutshell, we are preparing to digitize some of our collections and
> need to choose the database program that support this project and allow
> patrons to access these collections via the web. I am looking at Content,
> Re:Discovery, Past Perfect and Access. I have a pretty good handle on the
> first three. What I'm looking for now is information on the pros and cons
> of using Access. My gut feeling is that it may be better to choose a
> program specifically designed for archival work than to try and create a
> brand new Access database.
>
> So, who's using Access? Why did you choose it? Are you happy with it? What
> are the pros and cons?
>
> Many thanks for the help.
>
>                                                    Trina
>
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