Abstract: Knowledge Management (KM) is a popular topic emerging from the business sector, which has influenced many fields of study, among them Library and Information Science (LIS). As KM is quite recent, there is still much ambiguity as to its nature and its place in LIS education. The current study sought
Publications
Books, articles, and press releases relevant to Knowledge Management education and the KM career path
Proposal for an international society of knowledge professionals
Abstract: Society is entering into an era where the future essentially will be determined by people’s ability to wisely use knowledge, a precious global resource that is the embodiment of human intellectual capital and technology. As people begin to expand their understanding of knowledge as an essential asset, they are realizing that in many
Teaching knowledge management with TANGO
Abstract: An explosion of interest in the area of intellectual capital (IC) and knowledge management (KM) has recently arisen as evidenced by the increase in managerial publications, academic studies, dedicated conferences, corporate initiatives, internet sites and learning tools. Coinciding with this developing interest, the Tango simulation provides an environment where participants learn to
Knowledge Management Training and Technology
Abstract: This past week I attended the CKM training in Toronto, hosted by the Knowledge Management Institute and Knowledge Management Institute Canada. I attended, not because I felt I needed training (although I don’t have enough ego to think that I know it all, I have been doing KM for 12+ years, and certainly
Professionalization of Knowledge Management
Abstract: Although knowledge management is becoming increasingly recognized as a critical component in the operations of both public-sector and private-sector organizations, it has yet to attain the true status of a recognized profession for information and knowledge professionals. In order to determine the emerging boundaries of this potential profession, the authors analyze the roles