BOK 8 - Information Resource Management & Knowledge Management
The Scope includes:
• Collection development and content management principles
• Definitions, concepts and frameworks of knowledge and knowledge management
• Applying knowledge sharing strategies
Examples:
Information Resource Management
1. Managing information resources within the organisation.
2. Writing a collection management policy.
3. Applying selection policies, procedures and resources.
4. Reviewing acquisitions processes.
5. Negotiating licences with publishers, vendors or aggregators.
6. Selecting EPIC databases.
7. Identifying , selecting and creating access to key Māori electronic information resources – manaakitanga
8. Evaluating the relevance of information resource collection material.
9. Relocating materials to appropriate storage.
10. Developing a cooperative arrangement for the talking book collection.
Knowledge Management
1. Reading an article about the evolution of knowledge management.
2. Setting up an informal group (community of practice) to work on revalidation journals.
3. Setting up a wiki to share resources.
4. Finding out how information flows within the organisation.
5. Participating in a discussion on Knowledge management and organisational strategy.
6. Analysing Social capital and social networks.
7. Finding out how knowledge is organised within a hapū/iwi organisation - akoranga
8. Attending a lecture on how the culture of an organisation affects knowledge management.
9. Contributing to the implementation of knowledge management strategies in organisation.
10. Determining how knowledge management strategies are perceived and employed by staff in your organisation.
Additional Resources
Creative Commons
View this 5 minute video explaining Creative Commons for Kiwis
The E-Resources Management Handbook (UK Serials Group)
This open access publication has a good, basic introductory look at e-serials and their management. The publication covers a range of associated subjects, such as institutional repository, COUNTER, developing vendor relationships. The currency of material is important in this fast-moving environment and it is encouraging to note that the editors have committed to continually updating the content. The content and principles discussed are widely applicable and would have as much relevance in New Zealand as they would in the UK or USA.
Shaken But Not Stirred: Libraries Supporting Earthquake Recovery
Webchat by David Lankes of Syracuse University on “The Future of Libraries”
Key Issues for e-Resource Collection Development: A Guide for Libraries
This Powerpoint presentation gives an interesting perspective on e-text books, written by the Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian at Iowa State University.
IFLA have released a new guide to help develop an awareness of the key issues that every library will need to consider and address in developing an e-portfolio. The publication is called Key Issues for e-Resource Collection Development: A Guide for Libraries and is a snapshot of current best practices.
Related courses
Fundamentals of Collection Development & Management
Are you looking for an introductory online course in collection development and management in libraries? ALCTS are running a four week online course which begins on 7th May.
LIANZA courses
There are no LIANZA courses currently scheduled in this area.
Course Suggestions
If you would like to see a course offered in this area, please email maree@lianza.org.nz
