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Author Abell, Angela.

Title Competing with knowledge : the information professional in the knowledge management age / Angela Abell, Nigel Oxbrow
Published London : Library Association Pub, 2001

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 MELB  658.4038 Abe/Cwk  AVAILABLE
Description xii, 275 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Contents Pt. 1. The knowledge context -- 1. The changing nature of competition -- 2. Emerging knowledge environments -- 3. Approaches and features -- Pt. 2. Creating knowledge-based environments -- 4. Integrating information and knowledge -- 5. Roles in the knowledge environment -- 6. KM skills and competencies -- 7. Information literacy - a core competence -- Pt. 3. IM in KM - leveraging information management skills -- 8. The role of IM in KM - core skills in new contexts -- 9. Stepping over the boundaries -- Pt. 4. Case studies -- 10. The private sector response -- 11. The public sector response
Summary Knowledge management (KM) is the first major management trend to identify information and its management as a crucial element in the success of an organization. It presents an opportunity for information professionals tyo have an impact on the organizations that employ them, and for employers to utilize those information management and exploitation skills in a creative and value-added way
For information professionals to take advantage of KM they need to fully understand the concepts and benefits, the different approaches and techniques being implemented, and the new emerging roles in which information skills are increasinlgy significant. They need to ensure that business leaders recognize the value that information skills can bring, and they must have the attributes and mindset to thrive in a multi-skilled, multi-tasked team. This book aims to stimulate information professionals to explore the potential impact of KM on their work and career. It focuses on the role of information professionals and examines how to take advantage of KM to improve the effective application of their skills. Using case studies, the text considers: the knowledge context; creating knowledge-based environments in a range of sectors; and the role of information management skills in KM
Notes Published in association with TFPL Limited
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Information resources management.
Information resources management -- Case studies.
Knowledge management.
Knowledge management -- Case studies.
Organizational learning.
Organizational learning -- Case studies.
Author Oxbrow, Nigel.
TFPL Ltd.
LC no. 2002437413
ISBN 1856043398