Accepting Knowledge Management into the LIS fold

Abstract: The goal of this editorial is to describe the emerging stimulus that could drive joint ventures between business, management, and library and information science schools in offering Knowledge Management (KM) curricula. The basis for this thought-piece are modified excerpts from the authors forthcoming dissertation entitled Examination of the Historical Sensemaking Processes Representing the

Knowledge Management Employment?

Discussions, forums | Knowledge Management education & training worldwide

In the Toolbox for IT Group Knowledge Management Career Prabal asks: Hi, I was wondering if there was anyone who can provide a meaningful response to my following query on knowledge management employment: 1). Does one need an in-depth technical background for a typical knowledge management job or general management i.e.

LIS professionals and knowledge management: some recent perspectives

Abstract: Purpose – To identify the general perspectives of library and information science professionals on knowledge management and examine their assessments of its potential values, benefits, opportunities and threats to the profession. Design/methodology/approach – An international survey was conducted using a web-based questionnaire. The questionnaire targeted LIS professionals around the world, through the use