Using Information Communication Technology to Enhance Knowledge Management in University Libraries in Kerala

Smitha C. Elayadom; A. Thirunavukkarasu

doi:10.51983/ajist-2018.8.1.172

Authors

Smitha C. Elayadom Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu, India
A. Thirunavukkarasu University Librarian, Department of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2018.8.1.172

Keywords:

Information Communication Technology, Knowledge Management, University libraries

Abstract

Information and knowledge has gained superiority in the present age where people believe that information is the most powerful weapon that leads a nation to progress. Knowledge is considered as the most important asset that leads a nation to progress and development. The Universities impart knowledge and the University Libraries, the place where knowledge accumulates, support the curriculum. Hence knowledge management gains importance. ICT is the major tool that helps the library professionals to provide better service to the users. The paper examines whether ICT enhances KM in University Libraries and also its effectiveness to the users. It is part of the study conducted to analyze the ‘application of KM in University Libraries in Kerala’.

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