Knowledge Management In Academic Libraries In India

The book is intended to create awareness and understanding of the importance and need for the implementation of Knowledge Management in academic institutions and university libraries. It is expected to inspire and motivate library & information professionals, management professionals, and all others who are committed to the sustenance and development of institutions/organizations in the competitive global environment. The book is the outcome of the research carried out by the author under ICSSR Senior Fellowship. The book presents the various facets of KM such as critical success factors /determinants of implementation of KM, the importance of KM Systems in institutions and libraries and also the understanding of the Indian university librarians on the need and importance of KM in their institutions and libraries. Specifically, the book deals with tools and techniques used in the implementation of KM in institutions. The book refreshes and advances the knowledge of LIS professionals, management professionals, and students with an exhaustive literature review and empirical research done on KM implementation in higher learning institutions in India. The book would be a valuable resource for Library & Information professionals and management professionals in gaining insights into the nuances of KM tools & techniques used inKM implementation.

Dr. Rao is a retired Professor and former Head/Chairman of the Board of Studies in LIS at Osmania University, where he also served as Principal of the University College of Arts & Social Sciences. He is currently a Tagore National Fellow with the Ministry of Culture and has served as a Senior Consultant for the National Council of Rural Institutions. Additionally, he is a former UGC Emeritus Fellow and ICSSR Senior Research Fellow. Dr. Rao has published over 80 articles, edited 18 monographs, and guided 14 Ph.D. and 14 M.Phil. scholars. His expertise lies in Knowledge Management (KM), digital information, and the democratization of knowledge.