Pearl: A Journal of Library and Information Science

  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2

Knowledge Management and Role of Libraries and Library Professionals

1Lecturer in Library Science, SDS Autonomous College, Shreeramnagar, Vizianagaram Dist., Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. email id: prabha_gudidesi@yahoo.co.uk?

2Librarian, MVGR College of Engineering, Chintalavalasa, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

3Assistant Professor, Library and Information Science, PVNR Telangana State University for Veterinary, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Abstract

The relevance and application of knowledge management in libraries is stated. The history of knowledge management and concept of knowledge management is thoroughly discussed. The areas of knowledge management which are found in libraries are stated and professional intellect and its importance in library profession is touched.

Keywords

Knowledge, Knowledge management, Knowledge transfer, Professional intellect