TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Abstract
Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of the study
1.3 Objective of the study
1.4 Scope of the study
1.5 Significant of the study
1.6. Research Questions
1.7 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Types of Information Retrieval Systems
2.2 Functions of Information Retrieval System
2.3 Types of Information Needs
2.4 Information Retrieval System
2.5 The components of Information Retrieval
Systems
2.6 Problems of Information Retrieval System
2.7 Prospects of Information Retrieval System
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Area of study
3.3 Population of the study
3.4 Sample size
3.5 Sampling procedure
3.6 Instrumentation
3.7 Data collection
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4.1 Data Presentation
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
1.1 Summary
1.2 Conclusion
1.3 Recommendations
1.4 Limitations
1.5 Suggestion for further research
References
Appendix I
Appendix II
ABSTRACT
Information retrieval systems in libraries are basically systems that store record in a file for data relevant to each request, retrieve the data and provide the information on request. The purpose of such system is to help access and use of the knowledge which has been recorded. This study on information retrieval systems in libraries a case study of Federal Polytechnic Libraries, Nekede, Owerri is an investigation into the various means adopted by the library under study in their information retrieval process. Particular attention was paid to the existing information retrieval systems in use in the library and how suitable they are, the basic advantages of digital information retrieval over manual were also revealed by the study. The research methodology adopted for the research was the survey method, data was collected using questionnaire and oral interview together with observation. The study also revealed the information retrieval process in the library is manual which the library organizes its materials through cataloguing, classification and indexing. Based on the problems encountered, some useful recommendations on how to improve on the information retrieval functions in the library were made. The study also concluded by suggesting that further research study should be made.
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 Federal Polytechnic Library Nekede, Owerri.
The world in information cannot be mentioned in isolation of human beings. Information has been described as the master resource, the chief raw material and the principle product on modern economic. Even before the modern world, the ancient world has been dealing with information gathering, storage and retrieval which were done in an ancient way where papyrus, clay tablets e.t.c. were used....================================================================
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