The paper examined the concept and relevance of information to
human endeavours and the need to retrieve it for any purpose. Information
sources, resources including databases and formats were highlighted
followed by strategies for retrieving information especially from edatabases.
It concludes that in order to ensure full access and utilisation of
information for any purpose, there is the need for availability of viable
retrieval device and knowledge on how they can be manipulated to secure
the need information.