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Office 2013 – myitlab:grader – Instructions Exploring - Access Chapter 1: Homework Project 1 Bookstore Inventory Project

Explore the process of managing bookstore inventory data through an Access database by completing a series of structured tasks. This project involves creating and modifying tables, adding records, sorting data, designing forms, filtering records, generating reports, and printing documents. Additionally, you will learn to use query filters and sorting features to analyze the data effectively.

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The use of Microsoft Access for managing bookstore inventory provides a practical example of how database management systems (DBMS) facilitate organized data storage, retrieval, and analysis. This project encompasses essential functionalities such as table creation, data entry, sorting, form design, report generation, and querying, which are fundamental skills for anyone working with relational databases in a retail or library setting.

Initially, opening an existing database prepares students to familiarize themselves with the current data structure. Creating a new table in Design view allows defining a specialized repository for publisher information, with fields like PubID, PubName, PubAddress, PubCity, PubState, and PubZIP—all stored as Short Text data types for simplicity. Setting PubID as the primary key ensures each publisher record remains unique, which is vital for maintaining data integrity.

Adding records to the Publishers table, such as Knopf, Bantam Books, Pearson/Prentice Hall, and Simon & Schuster, demonstrates how to input real-world data into the database. Close attention to accurate data entry and primary key integrity supports reliable data analysis later. Sorting and viewing the data confirms the correct entry and organization of publisher information.

Proceeding to the Books table, students learn the process of inserting new records, particularly for new publications by authors. Sorting by publication date emphasizes the importance of data ordering in chronological research or report generation. Editing existing records via subforms in a Maintain Authors form showcases how to maintain and update related data efficiently. For example, updating the stock amount for a specific book improves inventory accuracy.

Generating comprehensive reports like the Publishers, Books, and Authors report provides an overview of the relationships between publishers, books, and authors, allowing for insights into the publication landscape. Sorting reports by publisher name or filtering them by specific author first names illustrates how to customize data views for targeted analysis.

Applying filters enhances data retrieval capabilities. Using filter by selection to pinpoint books written by an author named Steven, and then sorting by Title, demonstrates how to focus on specific subsets of data crucial for managerial decision-making. Creating a filter via form criteria to identify books published after 2010 with fewer than 100 in stock pinpoints inventory issues and potential reorder needs.

Throughout this project, students develop critical skills in database design, data manipulation, report creation, and filtering to facilitate efficient bookstore management. These skills are transferable across various sectors requiring structured data handling and analysis, reinforcing the importance of relational database competencies in business operations.

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