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Author Nazim, Mohammad

Title Knowledge management in libraries : concepts, tools and approaches / Mohammad Nazim, Bhaskar Mukherjee
Published Cambridge, MA : Chandos Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier, 2016
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Description 1 online resource
Series Chandos information professional series
Chandos information professional series
Contents Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction to Knowledge Management -- Introduction -- Emergence of the Knowledge Age -- What is Knowledge? -- Knowledge Creation and Conversion Process -- Knowledge Management -- Objective of KM -- Benefits of KM for Individuals, Communities, and Organizations -- Challenges in Managing Knowledge -- KM, Academia, and Librarianship -- KM and Academic Libraries -- Summary -- References -- 2. History and Evolution of Knowledge Management Systems -- Early Civilizations -- Invention of the Printing Press -- Emergence of the KM Concept -- Evolution of Knowledge Management Systems -- Summary -- References -- 3. Knowledge Management From a Library and Information Science Perspective -- Introduction -- Concepts of Knowledge Assets in Libraries -- Concepts of KM Among LIS Professionals -- Factors Leading to the Emergence and Development of KM -- Needs and Scope of KM for the LIS Profession -- Opportunities and New Roles for LIS Professionals in KM -- Major Threats and Challenges for LIS Professionals -- KM Competencies -- Major Outcomes -- Summary -- References -- 4. Knowledge Management Approaches -- Introduction -- Intellectual Capital Approach -- Techno-Centric Approach -- Human-Centric Approach -- Knowledge Creation and Conversion Approach -- Codification Approach -- Personalization Approach -- Other Approaches to KM in Libraries -- Approaches to Managing Knowledge in Libraries: A Case Study of Indian Academic Libraries -- Summary -- References -- 5. Knowledge Management Strategy -- Introduction -- Categories of Knowledge Assets in a Library -- Strategy to Manage Knowledge in Libraries -- Key Components of KM Strategy -- KM Model for Libraries -- Summary -- References -- 6. Knowledge Management Tools for Libraries -- Introduction -- KM Tools -- Classification of KM Tools -- KM Tools for Libraries -- IT-Based KM Tools -- Conventional or Non-IT-Based KM Tools -- Summary -- References -- 7. Knowledge Management Competencies -- Introduction -- Concept of Knowledge Management Skills and Competencies -- Requirements of General Competencies in the LIS Profession -- Types of Competencies -- Need for Knowledge Management Skills and Competencies for LIS Professionals -- Types of KM Skills and Competencies -- Investigation of the Required KM Competencies for LIS Professionals -- Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- 8. Knowledge Management Education -- Introduction -- LIS Profession and the Emergence of KM -- KM Education -- Need for KM Education: Challenges for LIS Professionals -- KM Education in LIS Educational Programs -- Knowledge Management Education From an Indian Perspective -- Summary -- References -- 9. Knowledge Management in Libraries -- Introduction -- Changing Environment and Issues Facing Academic Libraries -- KM Practices in Academic Libraries -- KM Initiatives in India -- Librarians' Perceptions Towards KM -- Discussion -- Summary -- References -- 10. Information Technology and Knowledge Management -- Introduction -- ICT-Based KM Systems -- Use of ICT-Based KM Systems in Libraries -- Use of ICT-Based KM Systems: A Case Study of Indian Academic Libraries -- Major Outcomes -- Summary -- References -- Further Reading -- 11. Factors Critical to the Success of Knowledge Management -- Introduction -- KM Success Factors -- Success Factors of KM in Libraries -- Assessing Success Factors for KM: A Case Study of Indian Academic Libraries -- Role of OC in KM -- Assessment of Organizational Culture in Banaras Hindu University Library System -- Summary -- References
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Library administration.
Knowledge management.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- General.
Knowledge management
Library administration
Form Electronic book
Author Mukherjee, Bhaskar
ISBN 0081005687
9780081005682