Overview
Knowledge management (KM) is probably the first major management trend to identify information and its management as a crucial element in the success of an organization. In order for information professionals to participate fully in KM initiatives, or to be able to take advantage of the concept to improve the effective application of their skills, both the professionals and management need a good understanding of the KM approach and the information related roles within that framework. This book focuses on the potential role of the information professional in the KM environment and, using plenty of case studies, considers: the knowledge context - creating knowledge based environments in a range of sectors powering information: the role of information skills in KM. Readership: This book will make topical reading not only for those seeking career development through KM but for all information professionals wondering exactly what it is and how it will affect their work. LIS graduates and postgraduates will also be potential readers. Published in association with TFPL Ltd TFPL Ltd have been researching KM since 1996 and have monitored developments in Europe and the USA. They have recently completed an international research project looking at the skills required for the successful implementation of knowledge management.
Full Product Details
Author: Angela Abell ,
Nigel Oxbrow ,
TFPL Ltd
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Imprint: Facet Publishing
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 18.90cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.240kg
ISBN: 9781856045834
ISBN 10: 1856045838
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 28 April 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
The beauty of this book for me is that knowledge management is examined from the point of view of information professionals. (Information World Review)
...contains much useful information and is recommended reading, especially by those information professionals seeking new opportunities and challenges in the KM field. - The Electronic Library Overall this is an extremely interesting book which manages to present a clear and jargon free understanding of KM. If anybody out there is looking to see exactly how she can redefine herself as a knowledge professional, then this book will provide a route map. - Managing Information
Author Information
The authors Angela Abell BA MIInfSc ALA is Director, TFPL Ltd and Visiting Professor in Knowledge Management at University of North London. Nigel Oxbrow MSc FIInfSc FRSA is founder and Chief Executive, TFPL Ltd. TFPL have been researching KM since 1996 and provide KM advisory, training and recruitment services across Europe and the USA. They have recently completed an international research project looking at the skills required for the successful implementation of a knowledge culture. Published in association with TFPL Ltd
