Spreadsheets and storing data

In the digital age, it still amazes me how many reporters rely on a Rolodex with hand-written index cards for their contacts. This information, and all information a journalist collects, should be stored digitally in Excel or another spreadsheet program in as many fields as possible.

If you know someone who does this well, I’d love to contact them. I’m looking for practical examples of storing data digitally - the kind of information a reporter routinely collects - to build a convincing case that converting to digital will be worth the trouble. Please post a comment or {encode="mark.briggs@thenewstribune.com" title="send me an email"} if you have a good example or have seen tips or information on this topic.