Abstract: Communities of Practice are collaborative networks (can be both formal or informal) depending on to foster sharing of ideas and knowledge outside the structured learning environment. Communities are always developed around a certain skill, profession or learning purpose. In fact, a shared identity is the glue that binds the members
community of practice
Symposium du Knowledge Communities Observatory (Symposium KCO)*
Le Symposium du Knowledge Communities Observatory (Symposium KCO) et le Séminaire de l’Observatoire des communautés de connaissance : Communautés et Innovation sont organisés par le Knowledge Communities Observatory (KCO; French: Observatoire des communautés de connaissance (OCC)) hébergé par le chaire de la recherche “Business as unusual : pratiques innovantes et nouveaux modèles d’entreprise” (Kedge Business
Diffusion of Knowledge Management Education in LIS Schools
Abstract: This paper aims to identify the current state of knowledge management (KM) diffusion in LIS schools. In terms of content, we have identified two principal approaches to the perception of KM in the LIS community: an active approach, seeing KM as an opportunity for the LIS community to change; and a passive approach,
Library Career Guide for Knowledge Management
Abstract: LAC Group has published a new e-booklet for LIS students and graduates who want to explore opportunities in the emerging and dynamic field of knowledge management. Knowledge management careers contains descriptions of different career paths in knowledge management (KM) and first-person advice from knowledge managers working for LAC Group in various organizations.
Knowledge brokers in not-for-profit inter-organisational communities of practice
Abstract: This study contributes an original, practice-based analysis of knowledge brokering in inter-organisational Knowledge brokering in the not-for-profit sector. Defining characteristics of the not-for-profit sector include its social values, principles and practices. Existing literature understates or overlooks the significance of values and principles that are manifested in and enlivened through every day social practices