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Knowledge management and
new generation of libraries information services: A concepts
Sharma Ajay Kumar
Institute of Management Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – India.
E-mail:
ajaysharma.ims@gmail.com. Tel: 09412156058.
Accepted
6 January, 2010 |
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The library
will play a very crucial role in the extension and
modification of knowledge. The growing need for knowledge
management has influenced every component and operation of a
library. Knowledge management requires more effective
methods of information handling, speedy transfer of
information and linking of information with individuals and
their activities. It demands library patron centered
development of information systems and services and
customization of information at the individual level.
Libraries have been thought of as being expert at collecting
and organizing published information. This paper is intended
to be an overview to assist knowledge management in terms of
its relevance for library and information science
professionals. Development of information technology (IT)
and its applications in Library and Information Centers, the
concept of document management has been changed to
information management and again the entire scenario of
information management has started its change to knowledge
management (KM). This paper mainly focuses on the concept of
knowledge management and the role of library and information
professionals in managing the knowledge and information in
the digital environment. It also highlights the importance
of library and information professionals in the
organizations such as knowledge creation, acquisition,
preservation and sharing knowledge and information. This
paper also describes the development and use of information
and communication technologies (ICT) in the library and
information centers.
Key
words:
Knowledge management, ICT, OPAC, information management,
library and information professionals, LIS. |
