Understanding Information Retrieval Systems

    8 Knowledge Management

Kimiz Dalkir

CONTENTS

Introduction

Definition of Knowledge Management

The Multidisciplinary Nature of KM

The Intellectual Capital Perspective

Core KM Concepts

The Knowledge Processing Cycle

History and Evolution of KM

Emerging Roles for Information Professionals

Conclusion

References

INTRODUCTION

This entry provides an overview of knowledge management (KM), both as a scholarly discipline and a professional field of practice. Key terms such as “knowledge” and “knowledge management” are defined. Core concepts such as intellectual capital, lessons learned, best practices, and value-added knowledge reuse are introduced and ...