Special Libraries as Knowledge Management Centres

Special Libraries as Knowledge Management Centres
Author: Eva Semertzaki
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2011-06-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1780632665

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 hidden in the minds of the staff. This book also examines methods to prove the value of a special library for the parent organisation when it becomes the centre to gather knowledge. - Draws on the characteristics that make a special library necessary for an organisation - Shows the importance of knowledge management in an organisational environment - Provides ways to persuade the management of an organisation that the special library is the proper centre for knowledge management

Knowledge and Special Libraries

Knowledge and Special Libraries
Author: James M. Matarazzo
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 279
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0750670843

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Libraries that Learn

Libraries that Learn
Author: Jennifer A. Bartlett
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2019-05-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 083891845X

Your library already contains organizational knowledge—both in your employees and in your institution; this book will lead you towards guiding, fostering, and organizing that knowledge for improved organizational fitness.

Shaping the Future of Special Libraries

Shaping the Future of Special Libraries
Author: S. M. Dhawan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Digital libraries
ISBN: 9788180521539

Proceedings of the International Conference of Asian Special Libraries, held at New Delhi during 26-28 November 2008.

Excellence in Library Management

Excellence in Library Management
Author: Charlotte Georgi
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2013-10-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1317951204

Experts explore the latest and most successful techniques in library management, offering fresh insights and practical guidelines.

Starting, Managing and Promoting the Small Library

Starting, Managing and Promoting the Small Library
Author: Robert Berk
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2016-07-22
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1315491400

A guide to the establishment of the library which covers materials acquisition, the organization and usage of the library's collection to provide a variety of services and the use of automation. This book aims to instruct the librarian on managing the small library effectively.

Knowledge Management in Libraries and Organizations

Knowledge Management in Libraries and Organizations
Author: Leda Bultrini
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2015-12-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110413159

The management of knowledge created in an organization not only enables reuse of knowledge, but also adds value to the organization itself. Preventing duplication of intellectual effort, it saves economic and human resources, leading to the creation of new information. This book gathers the wisdom of knowledge managers and researchers in the context of the library and will be a valuable reference source for all libraries.

Management Skills for the Information Manager

Management Skills for the Information Manager
Author: Ann Lawes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2018-08-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0429832974

First published in 1993, this volume explains the diverse and numerous management skills required to run a special library. Whether the unit is within a private or public company, a charity, a research organization, governmental department or a professional association, the manager of that unit has to cope with problems and decisions that range from staffing, recruitment and training to budgeting, purchasing, PR and marketing. This book, with contributions from practising information specialists, will aid both the new and in-position information manager in the difficult day-to-day management role.

Power and Influence

Power and Influence
Author: Guy St. Clair
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2019-05-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3110963078

No detailed description available for "Power and Influence".

Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration

Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration
Author: Yap, Joseph M.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2015-09-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466695439

The digital age has transformed the structure and management of libraries around the world. With an increased focus on technology and its use in library management, library professionals seek the best practices and management systems to implement in specialized library settings. Special Library Administration, Standardization and Technological Integration presents the latest scholarly research on the existing and emerging trends in special library management including technological advancements, the importance of social media outlets, and the necessary professional practices to maintain efficiency and success within a library setting. This publication is an essential reference source for academicians, researchers, librarians, and advanced level students interested in the management of special libraries in the digital age.