Information Storage and Retrieval Tools

Abstract

The concepts of information science, information retrieval, and information seeking are in some way or other connected. However, studies have shown that information science cannot lay claim to both information retrieval and information seeking. Theorists dealing with information retrieval research argue that methods in information seeking and the somewhat problematic concept of information behavior are often adopted from disciplines like sociology and psychology. Despite this apparent weakness in the discipline, information science is becoming a fast-growing “science”. In the discipline of Information Science, tools for storing and retrieving information have evolved significantly, completely changing the way users handle and access enormous volumes of data and information. This entry offers a thorough examination of the evolution, features, and significance of important instruments in this field, encompassing everything from modern search engines and digital libraries to conventional databases. The entry provides insights into the transformative effect of information storage and retrieval tools in altering information management and access in diverse sectors by exploring the current trends and future prospects.