A STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS IN ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH LIBRARIES

Abstract

In the 21st century knowledge management is increasing becoming a crucial tool. It has already been successfully implemented in academic libraries. They are the treasure house of knowledge which cater to the needs of scholars, scientists, students and others who are in the mainstream of higher education. Academic libraries are making the transition from traditional centers to modern information ones. These libraries in regard to their necessities and special conditions should be designed in such a way that they meet the needs and realize the expectations of their pa tron’s best. KM as a managerial task is a process that smooth’s away and paves the way to this transition and supports a dramatic transformation occurring through operating a thoughtful policy, and with an information technology plan ning, jointly, brings about a newly-networked and an agreeable environment in academic lib