Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to provide an evaluation of the existing state of practice in knowledge sharing in university libraries. Design/methodology/approach-This is survey research which is based on an electronic questionnaire. Findings-Results reveal that the majority of libraries investigated are quite friendly towards knowledge sharing, and the majority of librarians value the importance of knowledge sharing. Results also confirm that the knowledge that they mostly use is mainly intangible knowledge. Originality/value-If knowledge-sharing requirements of librarians while collaboratively performing reference and information services can be acknowledged, guidelines for enhancing conceptual collaborative process would be suggested.

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Purpose-Information, due to its nature, has numerous capabilities. Through utilizing these capabilities, information systems can add to the value of information. The purpose of this paper is to explain where and how added value emerge form the work processes in library and information professions. Design/methodology/approach-The paper begins with a review of the related literature and then takes a conceptual approach to discuss different values of information and IR systems; elaborates on how each of the processes like assessment of needs, selection, description/organization, storage/processing, search/retrieval, and dissemination generate capabilities that lead to added value. Findings-The paper identifies that added value is generated through processes such as reproduction, exchange, transfer, refinement, analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and regeneration of information. Many of such processes turn information into knowledge. Practical implications-Librarians and information specialists need to find practical ways in their work processes regarding how to design information systems and services which can generate added value for information. Research limitations/implications-This paper is based on the author's reflections on the matter of added value generated by library and information practice. Further empirical studies are needed to substantiate the extent to which such values are generated through information systems and services in the real world. Originality/value-In the present evolving conditions, library and information professionals are able to add to the value of information by sharing their knowledge with the expertise of computer scientists and finding ways and up-to-date methods of optimizing existing systems, as well as designing new systems. These are the two strategies along which the profession should guide its educational, research and practical endeavors.) 2 Introduction Library and information services as two professions with information and knowledge as their subject of interest, besides serving community's need involve generate added value in the strict financial terms. That is the added value generated from the processes and functions undertaken by them. The main functions of the two include needs assessment, selection, provision, processing, organization and dissemination of information. The subject matter of these functions is information-the engine for the progress of individuals, communities, and nations. A considerable body of literature has been published on information and its value to the scientific, industrial, economic, social, political value of information. have enriched our thoughts about the value of information to the contemporary organization particularly where library managers are under pressure to demonstrate their worth and the value of their library. Robert Hayes (1997) in his contribution to the International Encyclopedia of Information and Library Science has comprehensively examined the value of information from micro and macro economic points of view. An overvi...

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