Abstract: Purpose – The main objective of this study was to explore students‟ perceptions of class participation and its benefits, barriers to their participation, and the motivational factors that may improve their class participation. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected through a pre-tested questionnaire survey participated by 172 graduate students from three graduate programs
Knowledge on a Mission (KOAM)**
The biennial Knowledge on a Mission (KOAM) is a free, day-long event sponsored by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of The World Bank Group. It brings together executives from large organizations (in both private sector and non-profit domains), international knowledge practitioners & operational staff, and independent high-level knowledge specialist interested in applying successful knowledge-based solutions
Migrating LIS Professionals into Knowledge Management Roles
Abstract: Knowledge management (KM) is a multi-dimensional field of study and practice,which requires a wide range of capabilities amongst its contributors, who comefrom a variety of professional groups. This paper examines claims that the Libraryand Information Services (LIS) profession should make and, indeed, is making asignificant contribution to organizational knowledge management. It outlines KM
Knowledge Management, Learning & Communication Forum (KMLC)
The Knowledge Management, Learning & Communication Forum (KMLC) brings together the leaders in the fields of Knowledge Management, learning and communication to interactively demonstrate through case studies and strategies on recognising the correlation between the three and how to make them work together that will translate into bringing all these skills to the next level
Knowledge Management Competencies and Education for LIS Professionals
Abstract: …Although LIS professionals play the role of information managers in handling organization’s documents and explicit knowledge, to establish a strong position in a KM environment they need to extend their roles by managing employee’s tacti knowledge on the basis of their distinctive knowledge-handling skills (Al-Hawamdeh, 2005). However, to help LIS professionals be involved