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Databases are integral parts of many software systems. An increasing number of database systems have unique capabilities and trade-offs with other systems; choosing the right database system for a given application is a challenging problem. In such cases, the input from the end-users about which use cases should be supported is crucial so that database switch, which is not a trivial task, provides the most value. The Indigenous Languages Digital Archive (ILDA) is a web-based system to gather digital copies of different indigenous language documents under one virtual repository. The system provides a reliable framework for organizing, storing, searching, and evaluating archived linguistic materials over the web. The primary objective of ILDA is to support the revitalization of indigenous languages and culture education among tribal communities. This thesis conducts evaluation of database systems for ILDA by analyzing features of different database systems to select the best system to support ILDA use cases. Feedback from end-users and analysis of system features contributes to the development of use cases. Selected database systems are tested in terms of functionality and usability feedback from ILDA users. Even though this methodology is tested only for the ILDA scenario, it can be applied to similar projects.