Abstract: Society is entering into an era where the future essentially will be determined by people’s ability to wisely use knowledge, a precious global resource that is the embodiment of human intellectual capital and technology. As people begin to expand their understanding of knowledge as an essential asset, they are realizing that in many
knowledge management
Professionalization of Knowledge Management
Abstract: Although knowledge management is becoming increasingly recognized as a critical component in the operations of both public-sector and private-sector organizations, it has yet to attain the true status of a recognized profession for information and knowledge professionals. In order to determine the emerging boundaries of this potential profession, the authors analyze the roles
Development of the International Council on Knowledge Management
Abstract: The objective of this entry is to explore the fundamental nature of knowledge management by examining relevant definitions, concepts, instruments, and strategies. It also reports on the development of the International Council on Knowledge Management (ICKM). ICKM is a nonprofit informal grouping of academics and practitioners that started in 2004 in Singapore with
International Community on Knowledge Management (ICKM Community)
The International Community on Knowledge Management (ICKM Community), formerly the International Council on Knowledge Management (ICKM) and the informal International Conference on Knowledge Management Council (ICKM Council),1) offers the following Knowledge Management education and training
Linking Knowledge Management and LIS at McGill University
Abstract: The objective of this research project is to create a virtual environment to host a community of practice (CoP) through which students, alumni and KM practitioners can interact and share knowledge for continuous learning. The GSLIS KM CoP will provide students with the opportunity to apply the skills and material covered in the