Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to explore the changes in library education in the context of the emergence of both information science and knowledge management. This paper is based on the review of scientific literature published in books, journals, websites, and other secondary sources and on the authors own viewpoints. The
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Knowledge Management Diffusion in LIS schools: Current State
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,
Information & Knowledge Management Education for Nigeria’s LIS Schools
Abstract: As evident in Fig. 1 above [Roles of a Competent Knowledge Manager], making a successful knowledge manager requires training and understanding of the taxonomy of information and knowledge. The society in which information is utilized has witnessed remarkable changes in recent years. This has affected the way information is created, handled, packaged, organized,
Knowledge Management Competencies and Education for LIS Professionals
Abstract: …Although LIS professionals play the role of information managers in handling organization’s documents and explicit knowledge, to establish a strong position in a KM environment they need to extend their roles by managing employee’s tacti knowledge on the basis of their distinctive knowledge-handling skills (Al-Hawamdeh, 2005). However, to help LIS professionals be involved
Knowledge/ information organization course curriculum: emerging trends
Abstract: In this panel we will discuss the importance of knowledge organization and information organization in library and information science curricula and the emerging trends both inside and outside of library and information science which will affect the curriculum in coming years. Panel: Selenay Aytac, Long