Global Industry Overview: Information Retrieval Services
Information retrieval services supply textual, numeric, and graphic data, usually in the form of searchable databases, to their customers electronically via CD-ROM and online services. See Internet Services for Internet-only access services and Information Technology Services for other services related to information technology.
Industry Snapshot
Information retrieval services make information easier to access, understand, and use. Individuals can quickly explore archives of material that might otherwise take hours or days to search and locate using traditional cataloging systems with a simple mouse click or by typing a few words on...