In this study, an attempt is made to suggest the roles of science and technology libraries in serving the knowledge management system in research institutes, based on the analysis of the Department of Technical Information of Korea Atomic Energy Resea...
In this study, an attempt is made to suggest the roles of science and technology libraries in serving the knowledge management system in research institutes, based on the analysis of the Department of Technical Information of Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute. Major findings and suggestions are as follows:
First, the relationship between knowledge management and information management is examined. Discussed are what the nature of knowledge management would be, what are its contents, and what relationship it would have with information management in order to function properly in the knowledge-based society.
Second, the role of science and technology libraries in helping carrying out the activities of knowledge management should be determined, based on the cases, which contribute to the activities of knowledge management. performed by its mother organization.
Third, strategic plans are suggested for science and technology libraries in Korea, including the Department of Technical Information of Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, to help lead the activities of knowledge management, and become the center of effective and efficient utilization of information in the knowledge-based society in the 21st century.