Essential Skills and Expertise Needed for LIS Professionals to Participate Effectively in Knowledge Management Practices

Smitha C. Elayadom; A. Thirunavukkarasu

doi:10.51983/ajist-2018.8.3.195

Authors

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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2018.8.3.195

Keywords:

Knowledge Management, University Libraries, Library Professionals, Skills and Competencies

Abstract

The article highlights the skills and competencies needed by library professionals in effectively participating in knowledge management practices in University libraries, based on a study conducted in the University libraries in Kerala. Knowledge and knowledge products gained prominence in the world. Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have its positive effect on the library environment. It revolutionized the library services. Universities impart knowledge and it creates knowledgeable citizens that are able to contribute to the economic development of the nation. University Libraries support the parent institution. New tools, for accessing, processing and disseminating information have emerged and as such, library which is an integral part of the society also began adopting the technologies in rendering efficient services to its stakeholders. As a result the librarians have to acquire new roles and new methods for serving the users. KM practices demand new skills to manage resources.

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