Information Storage and Retrieval : A Case Study

Abstract

This paper is a case study dealing with the Information Processing, its Storage and Retrieval techniques at Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (IRMRA) Library, which narrates all aforesaid processes and also providing services to its users. The intent of this paper is to demonstrate various manual special services of library and its information retrieval from research scientists using Internet and Intranet. A systematic approach toward the optimum utilization of these resources is made. It also briefly explains about the Components of IRMRA Library, Design and Development of Library Homepage, Information retrieval over Intranet, Linkage to all departments through Library Database, Provision for linking of Rubber & allied sites : National and International. It also briefly gives the usage of information resources by the users. It also gives an idea of providing specialized services like e-SDI, e-CAS etc. manually. Some useful links for Rubber and Plastics are dealt at the last part of the article. Methods to plan, develop, test and finally offer these services in manually are given. The benefits gained by integrating these special services with complimentary services offered by libraries. Substantial benefits to Scientists, organizational administrators and the library are possible as a result of these special services. A successful working model of manually providing these special services are currently in use at IRMRA Library is discussed.