Challenges and Opportunities of Knowledge Management in University Library: A Case Study of Dhaka University Library in Bangladesh

Mostofa, Sk. Mamun; Mezbah-ul-Islam, Muhammad

doi:10.1633/jistap.2015.3.4.4

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“…Another obstacle for KM practices in PULs, according to this research, is a lack of KS culture. Similarly, previous study revealed various challenges for library professionals in implementing KM in university libraries such as limited expertise and lack of clear guidelines, inadequate staff training, etc (Kakhki et al, 2021;Mostofa & Islam, 2015). Furthermore, in other study recognized low internet connection speed and frequent electrical fluctuations as two of the most common challenges with digital library development in Bangladesh (Shuva, 2013).…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Library professionals perceived several challenges to incorporating KM into academic library practices. Lack of skills and competencies, the reluctance of library professionals to accept the change, misunderstanding of KM concepts, lack of KS culture, lack of incentives or rewards for innovation and sharing knowledge, top management commitment, lack of collaboration, and lack of resources are the major challenges discussed in LIS literature (Mostofa & Islam, 2015;Nazim & Mukherjee, 2013;Roknuzzaman et al, 2009). Base on those descriptions and result from previous studies.…”

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confidence: 98%

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Knowledge Management Practices in the Public University Libraries: Librarian's Perspective

Othman

Mostofa

2022

Indonesian J. Educ. Res. Rev.

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Some libraries play an essential role in teaching and learning but there are some constraints. It causes universities to be able to identify various factors and overcome the challenges of implementing KM in libraries. This study aims to explore current Knowledge Management (KM) practices in Public University Libraries (PUL). This type of research is qualitative. The methods used in collecting qualitative data are observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The instrument used is the interview sheet. The sample of this research is 11 people using purposive sampling. The collected data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings reveal no formal KM program in any of the selected universities. This study found that a prudent strategy for KM implementation, recruiting skilled personnel, ongoing training programs for staff and users, leadership, ICT infrastructure, higher authority decisions, budgets, and lack of qualified personnel are critical success factors for KM implementation in PUL. This research identified many challenges that PUL usually faces in their efforts to implement KM: lack of budget, lack of user awareness, lack of trained staff, and outdated technology.

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confidence: 91%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Knowledge Management Practices in the Public University Libraries: Librarian's Perspective

Othman

Mostofa

2022

Indonesian J. Educ. Res. Rev.

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“…Table 1. Full-text documents found corresponding to the research objectives (Source: PRISMA Diagram, Figure 1) Focus on Sources KM in Bangladesh and global perspectives by Bangladeshi Authors (16) (Agarwal & Islam, 2020); (Islam et al, 2020); (Rahman & Islam, 2020); (Mostofa & Sultana, 2019); (Akter & Banik, 2019); (Shathi, 2019); (Sultana & Mostofa, 2018); (Mohajan, 2017a); (Mohajan, 2017b); (Islam et al, 2017); (Rahman & Hasan, 2017); (Panni & Hoque, 2017); (Hannan Mia & Hasan, 2016); ; (Mostofa & Islam, 2015); (Islam et al, 2015b).…”

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The overview of knowledge management for the benefits of service-based value in the university libraries:

Mostofa

2024

edu

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There is an exclusive chance for university libraries to contribute to the future reimagining of library services. In this regard, the job of KM might be extremely successful. As a result, university libraries may provide excellent user services by utilizing KM. This research is to explore the existing models of Knowledge Management (KM) and how the existing models of KM are implemented at university libraries, to recognize how KM is being implemented at university libraries as reported in earlier research, and the benefits of KM practices for creating service value for libraries. This research was performed following the “Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA)” guidelines. The study found that a skilled workforce and expertise are required for effective KM implementation in university libraries. Outdated skills may serve as a starting point for KM in university libraries, but they are insufficient for providing service-based value. There is a need for Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals to develop additional competencies for KM practice in university libraries. Based on the findings and discussion, it can be concluded that all the authors have recognized the importance of KM in libraries. This finding would aid the university libraries and offer current KM knowledge to other libraries. Therefore, this research would be an excellent addition to the application of KM in university libraries.

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“…The study acknowledges that the major obstacles to KM use and implementation include a lack of KM awareness, the lack of experienced personnel, communication gaps, and KS's nonexistence culture. Sultana and Mostofa (2018), found that the working environment in NLB supports the implementation of KM but that some policy changes are required. Finally, the analysis revealed that NLB is an ideal location for KM implementation and offers numerous opportunities.…”

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Knowledge Management: Determine the Influencing Factors for Practicing at the Libraries in Bangladesh

Mamun

Othman

Zulkifli

2023

JECS

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Aim. The main objective of this research is to know the influencing factors for KM practices in the library field of Bangladesh from the user's point of view. Therefore, the study examines the elements influencing Knowledge Management (KM) practice in Bangladeshi university libraries. Methods. Present research used a quantitative approach, by adopting printed survey questionnaire for data collection from the users of the University of Dhaka (DU) and the University of Rajshahi (RU) in Bangladesh. Statistical software IBM®-SPSS® was used for data analysis, and the "partial least squares" (PLS) method was used to test the proposed hypothesis. Results. The findings revealed that KM familiarity and perceptions in gender and current study level varied across users. This study found that all the proposed hypotheses are supported, i.e., the service quality and critical success factors are the most influencing factors for practicing KM in the DU and RU library. Conclusions. The findings provide valuable insights regarding awareness about KM practices and assist university authorities in formulating relevant policies and taking necessary actions for KM practices in libraries. Originality. The present research is one of the first research in Bangladesh that identified the influencing factors of KM from the user’s point of view.

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Challenges and Opportunities of Knowledge Management in University Library: A Case Study of Dhaka University Library in Bangladesh

Cited by 7 publications

References 13 publications

Knowledge Management Practices in the Public University Libraries: Librarian's Perspective

Knowledge Management Practices in the Public University Libraries: Librarian's Perspective

The overview of knowledge management for the benefits of service-based value in the university libraries:

Knowledge Management: Determine the Influencing Factors for Practicing at the Libraries in Bangladesh

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