Dr. Young:

It doesn't sound like the database is the problem.  It sounds more like
you need a tool to extract the information from the system.  Something
like Crystal Reports.  From what I hear, it works with most any
database, and is easy to use.

Greg Schmidt

Elaine Young wrote:

>My university has gone to a PeopleSoft accounting system that includes a
>grants module.  The problem I'm having is that I need to produce
>quarterly, annual, and other reports that contain information that,
>while in PS, is not easily obtainable.  I also need to be able to
>produce a variety of information when my president calls and requests a
>quick turnaround.
>
>Does anyone out there have a database system that is easily searchable
>and that they would recommend for a Sponsored Programs Office handling
>the full range of grants and contracts(preferably a canned program that
>I can purchase) and that makes the production of these reports less
>onerous?  An added benefit would be for it to directly populate NIH,
>NSF, etc. forms.
>
>Thanks for any help.
>
>Elaine Young, Ph.D.
>Associate Vice Provost for Research
>University of Maryland, Baltimore County
>1000 Hilltop Circle, Admin 204
>Baltimore, Maryland 21250
>
>(410) 455-1336
>(410) 455 1876
>xxxxxx@umbc.edu
>
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