Abstract: After surveying the evolution of the leader’s role as a generalist, Cleveland discusses how information has replaced material things as the major resource that must be managed, and he goes on to discuss how attempting to manage information using techniques developed to manage things will cause trouble for leaders. He considers some of
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Chief Knowledge Officer or Knowledge Executive a future role for librarians?
Abstract: Is “chief knowledge officer” or “knowledge executive” a future role for librarians? Mary Corcoran and Rebecca Jones share their views. Attend any conference or event where information professionals are gathered these days and the discussion will turn, sooner or later, to the issue of new roles for the profession.