Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how and to what extent knowledge management (KM) has been incorporated into the library and information science (LIS) curriculum. Design/methodology/approach – The study is conducted using an e-mail questionnaire survey of LIS academics world-wide who adopted KM education in
LIS education
Analysing introductory-level knowledge organization courses
Abstract: This paper presents the results of a study examining the subject content of knowledge organization courses taught in ALA-accredited Library and Information Science (LIS) programmes. Close to 2000 course readings of introductory-level knowledge organization courses from 34 LIS schools in the USA and Canada were analysed and indexed. Results indicate that traditional bibliographic
Knowledge Management Education in Hong Kong
Abstract: These are some of the degree, diploma & certificate granting knowledge management and related information and library management programs in Hong Kong. See the KM Organizaitons link for short courses and other programs offered by KM organizations. If you know of any other programs please let me know.
Exploring the benefits of Knowledge Management education for LIS professionals
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
Professional’s Perceptions about Knowledge Organization Curricula
Abstract: A disparity seems to exist between the expectations that librarians have of education for the knowledge organization (KO) and what is taught in accredited master’s programs across the United States and Canada. Analysis of official competencies, AUTOCAT discussion list postings, previous studies, and LIS curricula suggests that although many practitioners express this mismatch,