Knowledge management and academic libraries

Authors
Townley, CT
Citation
Ct. Townley, Knowledge management and academic libraries, COLL RES LI, 62(1), 2001, pp. 44-55
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Library & Information Science
Journal title
COLLEGE & RESEARCH LIBRARIES
ISSN journal
00100870 → ACNP
Volume
62
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
44 - 55
Database
ISI
SICI code
0010-0870(200101)62:1<44:KMAAL>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
The emerging field of knowledge management offers academic libraries the op portunity to improve effectiveness, both for themselves and their parent in stitutions. This article summarizes knowledge management theory. Current ap plications in academic libraries and higher education are described. Simila rities and differences between knowledge management and academic library pr actices are discussed. Issues needing resolution are presented.