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New Information Resource Center Roles to Manage Knowledge
Abstract: The IRC transition from information retriever to knowledge steward will necessitate role expansion. New roles comprising a strategic redirection will make the IRC a key component of knowledge management. Core Topics Electronic Workplace; Information Retrieval; Knowledge Management Key Issues How will knowledge management systems
Special librarians: key catalysts in the knowledge continuum
Abstract: Stephen Abram revisits some of the language and assumptions about the building blocks of information, knowledge, and organizations, as well as the process of knowledge creation and use. In this article, I will take a few heretical positions that will challenge some of the sacred cows of our profession. Unlike
Appointing a Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO)?
Abstract: The issue tends to polarize. Appointing a CKO is now considered a prudent and foresighted move or a strange and ridiculous one — depending on who you ask. Some of us, however, are deeply and passionately….ambivalent. While the Economist notes that CKO is the “trendiest job in business at the
Chief Knowledge Officer – Managing an enterprise’s strategic information
Abstract: Managing an enterprise’s strategic information Big companies are noticing that employees who keep up on what’s up often gain an edge, and are creating a new top-rank position to help that happen. Chief knowledge officers, whether in title or duty only, are in charge of managing institutional