Abstract: It is to be expected that in a new and emerging discipline like knowledge management (KM) there still will be ambivalence among both LIS educational institutions and their students, as to the need to have KM courses. Investigating the benefits of engaging with these programs might help to clear up this ambiguity. The
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Developing Information and Knowledge Professionals in Kuwait
Abstract: The paper presents the case of a developing nationâ ”Kuwait” for analyzing its corporate job market for developing and knowledge professionals. The paper is based on the analysis of a body of research that has cumulated over the last 5-6 years. These studies were focused on the status of information management operations in
Special Library Association’s Certificate Program for Knowledge Management Professionals
Abstract: The Special Libraries Association (SLA), a nonprofit global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners, announced it will offer its members a new opportunity to earn a knowledge management (KM) certificate. The certificate will be offered through Click University, an online learning system for post-graduate, practicing librarians and information professionals.
Information & Knowledge Management Curricula at the Royal School of Library and Information Science (RSLIS)
Abstract: Three basic questions were raised to start with: What characterises the present curriculum of Knowledge Management master programme at RSLIS and How has the content of KM changed during the years? What might have influenced the curricula changes during the years? To what extent have
Knowledge Management in Academia (AOK Star-Series)
Pre-Dialogue Remarks: KM in academic programs; How the academic context influences the KM that is taught; What / How should it be taught; KM applied to academia (physician heal thyself); Certification; How is knowledge management taught at the university?