Sharma, R.S.Patnaik, Rachna2018-03-232018-03-231998-03-0481-900825-1-5http://hdl.handle.net/1944/2236Information Retrieval is becoming increasingly dependant on physical mechanisms like computer, telecommunications, Multimedia, CD-ROM, Internet, WORM, modem etc. Among these the CD-ROM databases are costeffective. Due to advancement of electronic sector more and more users are using CD-ROM for retrieving information as it follows Hypertext system. They are unique because large volumes of data can be stored at a very low price. The information contained in CD-ROM include text, still images, audio, digital video and animation. The authors mention about the advantages of CD-ROMs and provide the status of CD-ROM server at SAC Library, ISRO.enRetrieving InformationCD-ROMRetrieval ToolInformation StorageArticle