Knowledge sharing practices in academic libraries with special reference to the Unisa Library

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dc.contributor.advisorSmith, Gretchenen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMayekiso, Nozibeleen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2015-01-07T13:28:41Z
dc.date.available2015-01-07T13:28:41Z
dc.date.issued2013en_ZA
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dc.description.abstractIn recent years it has been acknowledged that the practice of knowledge management can play an important role to ensure an organisation’s competitive edge within an industry. This study focuses on knowledge sharing practices in university libraries with special reference to the Unisa Library. The aim of the research project was therefore to establish whether the Unisa Library is receptive to knowledge sharing practices,whether there is a need for knowledge management and more specifically for a knowledge sharing strategy. Thus the objective was to establish the extent to which knowledge sharing practices occur among professional library staff, albeit unknowingly, in their daily activities.The study employed both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. A questionnaire was delivered in person to professional librarians while interviews were conducted with managers from the various directorates of the library. The questions explored the knowledge sharing practices, including challenges within the library. They were based on internationally accepted knowledge management themes which include the role of leadership, organisational structure, organisational culture,technology, processes in enabling the effective practice of knowledge management.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationMayekiso, N. (2013). <i>Knowledge sharing practices in academic libraries with special reference to the Unisa Library</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Library and Information Studies Centre (LISC). Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11685en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationMayekiso, Nozibele. <i>"Knowledge sharing practices in academic libraries with special reference to the Unisa Library."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Library and Information Studies Centre (LISC), 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11685en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationMayekiso, N. 2013. Knowledge sharing practices in academic libraries with special reference to the Unisa Library. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Mayekiso, Nozibele AB - In recent years it has been acknowledged that the practice of knowledge management can play an important role to ensure an organisation’s competitive edge within an industry. This study focuses on knowledge sharing practices in university libraries with special reference to the Unisa Library. The aim of the research project was therefore to establish whether the Unisa Library is receptive to knowledge sharing practices,whether there is a need for knowledge management and more specifically for a knowledge sharing strategy. Thus the objective was to establish the extent to which knowledge sharing practices occur among professional library staff, albeit unknowingly, in their daily activities.The study employed both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. A questionnaire was delivered in person to professional librarians while interviews were conducted with managers from the various directorates of the library. The questions explored the knowledge sharing practices, including challenges within the library. They were based on internationally accepted knowledge management themes which include the role of leadership, organisational structure, organisational culture,technology, processes in enabling the effective practice of knowledge management. DA - 2013 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2013 T1 - Knowledge sharing practices in academic libraries with special reference to the Unisa Library TI - Knowledge sharing practices in academic libraries with special reference to the Unisa Library UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11685 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/11685
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationMayekiso N. Knowledge sharing practices in academic libraries with special reference to the Unisa Library. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Library and Information Studies Centre (LISC), 2013 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11685en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentLibrary and Information Studies Centre (LISC)en_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherLibrary and Information Studiesen_ZA
dc.titleKnowledge sharing practices in academic libraries with special reference to the Unisa Libraryen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
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dc.type.qualificationnameMLISen_ZA
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