Knowledge Management and Electronic Theses and Dissertations in Libraries:Perils and Solutions in Indian Perspective

Main Authors: Gireesh Kumar , TK, Jayapradeep, M
Format: Journal PeerReviewed Book
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres , 2013
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Online Access: http://eprints.rclis.org/23162/1/KM%20and%20ETD%20in%20Libraries%20Perils%20and%20Solutions%20Gireesh%20and%20JP.pdf
http://eprints.rclis.org/23162/
Daftar Isi:
  • ICT is a great facilitator for Knowledge Management. ICT enables creation of digital repositories for sharing knowledge transcending many limitations. Digital Repository (DR) is one of the components of KM in Libraries. DR of in-house research is becoming a priority item in universities and research institutions. The paper highlights the major challenges in creating a DR of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) for university/research institution. Discusses the constraints on ETD initiatives and possible solutions. Suggests that LIS professionals should up problem-solving steps based on research in the area of KM in Libraries.