The importance of knowledge management in supporting research and development in an academic library

Samsuddin, Samsul Farid (2012) The importance of knowledge management in supporting research and development in an academic library. Jurnal PPM: Journal of Malaysian Librarians, 6. pp. 15-24. ISSN 1823-6308

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Abstract

Research and development (R&D) is very common nowadays in which an organization can experience future growth by developing new products or processes to improve and expand their operations. Knowledge management environment, can either lead to the development of new products or procedures, or to the improvement of existing products or procedures. The aim of this paper is to describe the importance of knowledge management in an academic library in supporting the library’s mission which is to provide excellent resources, services and facilities to support the customer’s requirement in enhancing learning, teaching, research and consultancy activities. Academic libraries especially those belonging to research universities should implement knowledge management in enhancing and expanding research based services to the university’s community.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources
Divisions: Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia (PPM) | Librarians Association of Malaysia > Jurnal PPM: Journal of Malaysian Librarians
Depositing User: Mr Noorazilan Noordin
Date Deposited: 15 May 2017 02:17
Last Modified: 15 May 2017 02:17
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/34087

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