Special Libraries as Knowledge Management Centres - Semertzaki, Eva (Elsevier Science, 2011)
Bibliography3 Components of a knowledge management system at a special library; Introduction; The roots; The significance of knowledge management systems for parent organisations; Why special libraries are the right places for knowledge management centres; Types of knowledge management projects; Components of a knowledge management system; Sharing internal knowledge; Conclusion; Bibliography; 4 Implementation of a knowledge management centre at a special library; Introduction; Challenges for special librarians; Competencies needed by special librarians for the knowledge management project
This book focuses on the role of special libraries as knowledge management centres in their organisations. It describes the work of a special library and the special library draws on the characteristics that make the nucleus of collecting and organising knowledge which is used for the benefit of the institution. By acquiring and sharing knowledge, staff will enhance the intellectual capital of the institution. Traditionally libraries are the information centres that organise and classify information. Further on they are the proper places to create human networks and to organise the knowledge