Leveraging Knowledge Management: Challenges for the Information Professional

Knowledge management (KM) is a very rapidly developing area in which the library and information professionals have a critical role. Significant changes are required in their role, skills, education and training so that they can confidently face the challenges of KM in the changing digital environment. The paper describes the process and various information and communication technology tools involved in KM and discusses the transformation of information management to KM. The paper also highlights the role, skills and challenges library and information professionals need for managing knowledge.