MARC data is difficult to handle in reporting. This course provides you with a series of techniques and tools for dealing with extraction of data in clear formats, formulation of WHERE conditionals on MARC data, and how to apply more fundamental SQL patterns to MARC data.

Consider buying an hour of consulting time with this course so you can get the help you need on your specific questions and issues.

This course is also an ideal prelude to a workshop: you can get the explanations and assistance you need in person--you'll already know the important techniques so you can get the gritty details resolved with Alpha-G's assistance.

SQL Patterns: Techniques for MARC Data assumes you've mastered the patterns and topics covered in SQL Patterns: Advanced Techniques and the more fundamental courses.