Manuscript Number : GISRRJ247623

Analyzing The Adoption and Challenges of Information Retrieval Systems in Indian Libraries: A Secondary Data Approach

Authors(1) :-Mrs. Rehana Ansari

Despite significant global advances in digital information retrieval systems, there is limited research examining the distinct patterns of IRS adoption within India—especially across different institution types, regions, and user demographics. Much of the available literature focuses on specific tools or individual case studies, leaving a gap in understanding how these systems operate on a national scale. This study addresses this gap by utilizing secondary data sources, including government documents, academic repositories, institutional websites, and reports from digital consortia such as INFLIBNET and NDLI. Adopting a descriptive and qualitative methodology, the research explores the current state of Indian library retrieval systems, key digital initiatives, metadata practices, and the role of LIS training and digital policy. The study identifies substantial improvements in access and efficiency due to standardized metadata usage and digital tools, while also highlighting ongoing challenges related to infrastructure, training, and funding, particularly in rural and under-resourced institutions. It concludes by recommending strategic policy actions, capacity building, and enhanced LIS curricula to create an inclusive, standardized, and future-ready IRS framework for Indian libraries.

Authors and Affiliations

Mrs. Rehana Ansari
Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur C.G.

Information Retrieval Systems, Digital Libraries, Metadata Standards, LIS Education, INFLIBNET, NDLI, DELNET, AI in Libraries, Indian Library Systems, Digital Policy

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 7 | Issue 6 | November-December 2024
Date of Publication : 2024-12-20
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 206-212
Manuscript Number : GISRRJ247623
Publisher : Technoscience Academy

ISSN : 2582-0095

Cite This Article :

Mrs. Rehana Ansari, "Analyzing The Adoption and Challenges of Information Retrieval Systems in Indian Libraries: A Secondary Data Approach ", Gyanshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (GISRRJ), ISSN : 2582-0095, Volume 7, Issue 6, pp.206-212, November-December.2024
URL : https://gisrrj.com/GISRRJ247623

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