The Global Development Conference, organized by the Global Development Network (GDN), aims to gather the world’s most influential researchers, corporate leaders and political figures on a common platform where they can interact with each other and discuss the most pressing challenges in social and economic development. Formerly the conference was abbreviated
knowledge dissemination
International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management (i-IKM)*
The biennial International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management (i-IKM), organized by East West University (Department of Information Studies and Library Management), is designed to generate new knowledge in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). It aims to disseminate experiences regarding the existing scenario of LIS and also to inform about best practices
Knowledge management teaching and dissemination concepts
Abstract: This paper describes knowledge management teaching and dissemination concepts to support the training of professionals in an organization to manage their knowledge assets. They are based on AIAI’s experience of working with large organizations to establish a technical knowledge management framework and to support their personnel in implementing the framework.
Boundary spanners, gatekeepers and knowledge brokers
Purpose: This paper aims to contribute to defining the concepts of boundary spanner, gatekeeper and knowledge broker. Design/methodology/approach: A review of the literature covering more than 100 sources. Findings: A review of past research leads to proposing a set of new definitions and also to
Knowledge Management through the Lens of LIS: A Study of Job Advertisements
Abstract: Knowledge management (KM) is influential as a concept and practice, referring to the capture, codification, and interpretation of knowledge. KM can be viewed as a form of library and information science (LIS) or a distinct professional area. Wider debates around the skills of newly qualified LIS workers, the LIS curriculum, and the current