READIT-2007 - Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
READIT-2007 - Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
READIT-2007 - Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
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In the library world, there is a lesson to be learned from the business world.<br />
For any library to succeed in implementing knowledge management will require a<br />
strong leadership and vision from the top administration. In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology and<br />
systems can provide effective support in implementing knowledge management.<br />
Libraries should work together with In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology Professionals and others<br />
to develop the appropriate knowledge management systems. Libraries, with limited<br />
budget and human resources, should utilize the current management structure and<br />
technology to implement KM, either bottom-up or top-down. With an ef<strong>for</strong>t, KM will<br />
help to increase libraries operational efficiency and later to the ever increasing needs<br />
of our clientele.<br />
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Haven, Harvard Business school press.<br />
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