Database administration is the ongoing management and maintenance of a database. Database development focuses on improvement of existing database structures to expand range or functionality. Both require fluency in specialized software such as SQL, SAP, or Oracle-based systems.

iSchool Courses

Suggested

• LIS 542 – Information Structures Using XML (4)
• LIS 543 – Relational Database Management Systems (4)
• LIS 544 – Information Retrieval Systems (3)

Also consider...

• LIS 527 – Business Information Resources (3)
• LIS 584 – Knowledge Management (3)
• LIS 588 – Special Librarianship (3)

Professional Organizations

• AFCOM
• Oracle Applications User Group

Sample Job Titles

• Database Administrator
• Database Analyst
• Database Developer
• Data Management Specialist
• SQL Administrator
• SQL Database Developer