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PAPER ID:IJIM/Vol. 10 (X)February/17-27/3
AUTHOR: Suman Vishnoi[i] Dr. Sheela Dabas[ii] Dr. Bhanu Partap[iii]
TITLE : KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES OF KU, KURUKSHETRA AND MDU, ROHTAK: A STUDY
ABSTRACT:This study examines the Knowledge Management (KM) practices adopted in the university libraries of Kurukshetra University (KU), Kurukshetra and Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak. The main purpose of the study is to assess the level of awareness and understanding of knowledge management among library professionals, identify its applications, goals, benefits, and the challenges faced during its implementation. The findings reveal that most of the respondents possess a moderate to high level of awareness of knowledge management and clearly understand its relationship with information management. The primary goals of KM implementation include knowledge preservation, enhanced knowledge sharing, improved library services, and support for academic activities such as teaching, learning, and research. The study also reveals some of the benefits of KM, including improved operational efficiency, better decision-making, enhanced collaboration, and long-term preservation of organizational knowledge. Despite the positive outcomes, the study identifies some challenges mainly related to human and organizational factors, such as lack of training, limited awareness, resistance to change, and insufficient motivation for knowledge sharing. The study concludes that although KM practices are positively perceived and partially implemented in the libraries of KU and MDU, sustained institutional support, continuous training, and a strong knowledge-sharing culture are necessary for effective and successful KM implementation.
KEYWORDS:Knowledge management, Knowledge processing, University libraries, Digital era, KUK, MDU, Haryana.
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