Educating Knowledge Professionals in Library and Information Science Schools

10.6120/JoEMLS.200503_42(3).0003.RS.AE

Ling-Ling Lai

Knowledge management ； Knowledge professional ； Knowledge manager ； Job posting ； Master degree ； MLIS ； Information specialist

教育資料與圖書館學

42卷3期（2005 / 03 / 01）

347 - 362

英文

Knowledge management (KM) is a multidisciplinary subject which involves efforts from professionals with diverse backgrounds. This paper aims to investigate the needed educational background and skills for knowledge management professionals. In particular the focus of the paper is to examine whether a master's degree in library and information science (LIS) is a preferred educational background listed in KM-related job postings. In addition, the preferred skills and knowledge required by KM employers are analyzed to reveal the association with graduate courses in library and information science. Job postings were collected from various sources during a specific timeframe. Content analysis was used to discover the kinds of backgrounds, skills, and knowledge that are expected from the employers. By examining both KM literature and the job postings, it is agreed that a certain set of skills can he taught and essential knowledge can he obtained through the LIS curriculum.

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