Information retrieval (also known as "information literacy education") mainly introduces the basic knowledge of philology (basic concepts, literature types and uses, literature retrieval language) and the use of commonly used literature databases (Chinese and foreign periodical databases, dissertations databases, conference papers databases, digital books databases, etc.). ), retrieval methods of network information resources (patent data, statistical data, factual data, news data), commonly used software (such as

Information retrieval is a compulsory course for undergraduates of all majors. Through the study of this course, students can understand the basic knowledge of document retrieval, improve information quality, cultivate information consciousness, information concept and information theory, master the skills of obtaining information and retrieving and utilizing documents by using modern automation technologies such as the Internet, lay a certain foundation for graduation design and absorbing new knowledge in the future, and improve self-study ability and independent research ability.