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Knowledge Management and LIS Professionals


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1 Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, India
2 Department of Library and Information Science and University Librarian (I/C), Karnataka State Women‟s University, Bijapur 586101, India
     

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In the light of ownership claims on Knowledge Management by various professional groups, this paper highlights the role of LIS professionals in KM and discusses its implications on the profession. Observes that KM is an opportunity, traces the KM initiatives and lists the skills required to carry out the responsibilities and functions of KM. This paper also describes the implications on LIS education, professional growth and attitude required. Concludes that finding creative solutions and proactive humane approach will help LIS professionals to withstand the challenges of KM.

Keywords

Knowledge Management, Library and Information Profession.
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About The Authors

Deepthi
Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106
India

P. G. Tadasad
Department of Library and Information Science and University Librarian (I/C), Karnataka State Women‟s University, Bijapur 586101
India


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Authors

Deepthi
Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, India
P. G. Tadasad
Department of Library and Information Science and University Librarian (I/C), Karnataka State Women‟s University, Bijapur 586101, India

Abstract


In the light of ownership claims on Knowledge Management by various professional groups, this paper highlights the role of LIS professionals in KM and discusses its implications on the profession. Observes that KM is an opportunity, traces the KM initiatives and lists the skills required to carry out the responsibilities and functions of KM. This paper also describes the implications on LIS education, professional growth and attitude required. Concludes that finding creative solutions and proactive humane approach will help LIS professionals to withstand the challenges of KM.

Keywords


Knowledge Management, Library and Information Profession.

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