Abstract: This paper reviews some recent professional and academic publications on aspects of the theory and practice of knowledge management, with particular reference to the curriculum of professional education for library and information management and the career roles and prospects of information professionals. Some commentators dismiss knowledge management as a fad; others view it
Publications
Books, articles, and press releases relevant to Knowledge Management education and the KM career path
Executive’s Role in Knowledge Management
Abstract: For those who grasp the potential of their organizations’ knowledge assets and want to develop strategies for leveraging them, inculdes must-read instructions for every KM executive who approves or oversees the KM process. “You could not have a better guide to the future,” said Robert H. Buckman, former president of Buckman Laboratories International
Death of the Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO)
Abstract: Not too long ago I swatted the beehive that is the KM CKO position. And, as one might expect when doing so, the stings were numerous and from every direction. If you’re unfamiliar with my initial foray into this discussion, basically it went something like this: if the CKO role is dead, we
SLA Knowledge Management Division’s ‘Degrees and Certificates’ sites
In 2015, on the website of the Special Libraries Association’s Knowledge Management Division (SLAKM), the divison’s Education Committee has provided two pages with links to Knowledge Management related Degree Programs and Knowledge Management Certifications/Certificates in its so called KM Learning Corner. In 2021 a new list with a few Courses & Certifications was published merging
Knowledge Management Communities, Conferences & Training
Well known Stan Garfield, former Community Evangelist at Deloitte Global Knowledge Services and leader of the Systems Integration KM Leaders Community (SIKM Leaders), is providing his homepage on Google Sites – a vast variety of resources on knowledge management. Of special interest for knowledge management education and training opportunities are the