Information Retrieval Methods in Libraries and Information Centers

The volumes of information created, generated and stored are immense thatwithout adequate knowledge of information retrieval methods, the retrievalprocess for an information user would be cumbersome and frustrating.Studies have further revealed that information retrieval methods are essentialin information centers for storage and retrieval of information. The paperdiscusses the concept of Information retrieval, the various informationretrieval methods. It examines the users of these information methods andtheir information behavior. The conclusion emphasizes the need for acontinuous evaluation of the information retrieval methods to make for andeffective and efficient information retrieval system