Knowledge Management and Electronic Theses and Dissertations in Libraries:Perils and Solutions in Indian Perspective

Gireesh Kumar, T. K. and Jayapradeep, M Knowledge Management and Electronic Theses and Dissertations in Libraries:Perils and Solutions in Indian Perspective. IASLIC Bulletin, 2013, vol. 54, n. 4, pp. 206-227. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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ICT is a great facilitator for Knowledge Management. ICT enables creation of digital repositories for sharing knowledge transcending many limitations. Digital Repository (DR) is one of the components of KM in Libraries. DR of in-house research is becoming a priority item in universities and research institutions. The paper highlights the major challenges in creating a DR of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) for university/research institution. Discusses the constraints on ETD initiatives and possible solutions. Suggests that LIS professionals should up problem-solving steps based on research in the area of KM in Libraries.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Knowledge Management, Electronic Theses and Dissertations, Open Access, KM, ETD, OA
Subjects: B. Information use and sociology of information > BH. Information needs and information requirements analysis.
H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HS. Repositories.
J. Technical services in libraries, archives, museum. > JH. Digital preservation.
Depositing user: Dr M Jayapradeep
Date deposited: 31 May 2014 02:45
Last modified: 16 Sep 2020 20:26
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/23162

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