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Selecting a Relational Database Management System for Library Automation Systems.
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Shekhel, Alex; O'Brien, Mike – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Describes the evaluation of four relational database management systems (RDBMSs) (Informix Turbo, Oracle 6.0 TPS, Unify 2000 and Relational Technology's Ingres 5.0) to determine which is best suited for library automation. The evaluation criteria used to develop a benchmark specifically designed to test RDBMSs for libraries are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Comparative Analysis, Database Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria
High Standards and Cultural Diversity: Cautionary Tales of Comparative Research--a Comment on "Benchmarking Education Standards" by Lauren B. Resnick, Katherine J. Nolan, and Daniel P. Resnick.
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Louis, Karen Seashore; And Others – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1996
The recent examination of the curriculum and examination systems of France and the Netherlands overlooks the real process of creating a national consensus around standards in the Netherlands, balancing local autonomy and national standards. A comment by the original authors acknowledges the implications of the Dutch approach for U.S. standards.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Benchmarking, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Pluralism