Information Retrieval Systems In Academic Libraries

(A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, NEKEDE OWERRI) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Information is a basic human need. It is needed in all facts of human Endeavour. No society and libraries can function effectively without the intensive of information whether in print or non-print format. It is therefore pertinent to know how this information can be retrieved and disseminated for use by the users or the society in a modern world. The different systems of information retrieval in academic libraries are therefore discussed in this write up with special interest on F…