Applying Earl's KM model in IK management: with reference to Kenya and South Africa

Njiraine, Dorothy; Roux, Cjb Le

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“…Dougherty (2012) believes that academics academic institutions should look to the maker movement to understand how to create a truly innovative economy with an ecosystem full of talent, connections and learning. These institutions need to recognize knowledge as a vital resource in management activities, for spurring growth and innovation (Njiraine & Le Roux, 2011). But what should academic libraries in South Africa be doing to ensure effective implementation and adoption of makerspaces?…”

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The Creation and Adoption of Technology-Centred Makerpaces in South African Academic Libraries

Masenya

2023

International Journal of Library and Information Services

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Libraries of today are not just a place to consult books and other pedagogical materials but have completely transformed into a space where users can interact, create, and collaborate. Library and information centres are creating spaces called makerspaces in this digital transformation era, whereby researchers work together and share ideas in their various areas of specialisation. Makerspace are relatively new phenomena that create a collaborative and innovative environment for individuals to work on projects and learn about emerging technologies. Technology-centred makerspaces are increasingly being built in academic libraries, typically featuring high-tech machines and software that facilitate creation and design. This study investigated the creation and adoption of technology-centred makerspaces in academic libraries and the impact that makerspaces have on academic innovation. The study utilized literature review analyzed secondary data from articles, journals, periodicals, and publications to identify the need to design makerspaces, what is required in setting up a makerspace, and how academic libraries utilize makerspaces. The benefits accrued from makerspaces, barriers to effective adoption of these spaces, factors enabling adoption of makerspaces, and the state-of-the-art facilities offered by the library were also explored in this study. It is recommended that library management should not hesitate to establish makerspaces in their respective academic libraries, as this will aid in promoting knowledge-sharing, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

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Section: Rationale For the Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Creation and Adoption of Technology-Centred Makerpaces in South African Academic Libraries

Masenya

2023

International Journal of Library and Information Services

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“…The model is characterized by codification, connectivity, capability, commercialization, collaboration, and consciousness by factoring in the use of ICTs for effective impact and management (Earl, 2001; Njiraine and Le Roux, 2010). It has been established that tacit knowledge can be wholly and effectively managed using codified systems in the form of knowledge processes, knowledge bases (repositories) and knowledge directories.…”

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“…Table 2 illustrates the various models from which the conceptual framework was developed. From each model key concepts were identified which in effect encompasses what constitutes the integration of indigenous (Anderson, 1971; Earl, 2001; Leibowitz, 2017; Mbatha, 2013; Mungai 2014; Nonaka and Takeuchi, 1995; Ngulube, 2003; Njiraine and Le Roux, 2010; Visvanathan, 2009; Wenger et al, 2002; World Bank, 2012).…”

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Exploring models for the management of indigenous knowledge in academic libraries of Ghana

Asamoah

Ngulube

2021

Information Development

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The need to manage indigenous knowledge (IK) as a key knowledge base of society has become vital in the era of information society. The lack of representation of IK is partly blamed on its exclusion from academia because IK is not primarily the core focus of academic library's collection. The study sought to explore existing models and develop a framework for the management of indigenous knowledge in academic libraries in Ghana. The qualitative methodology using content analysis was adopted for the purpose of the study. Data was analysed using themes developed from the documents and literature. It was evident that the library services and programmes did not reflect on the African content of knowledge management. For an integrated indigenous knowledge management system, stakeholder's partnership, policy guidelines and integration of IK into library's collection is instrumental. Transformation of knowledge systems was identified as the starting point of integration. Social inclusion of marginalised knowledge, equality, sustainable development was identified and recommended in the effort to integrate indigenous knowledge management systems into the library's collection. A proposed framework has been developed for the management of indigenous knowledge in academic libraries as a blueprint for any integration effort.

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“…On the other hand, knowledge-based organizations are essential to economic growth and sustainable competitive advantage (UNESCO, 2017: 3; Conner and Prahalad, 1 996). Knowledge sharing brings forth sustainable competitive advantage which is fundamental for societal progress and development (Makori et al 2015;Njiraine & LeRoux, 2011). The positive role of the higher education sector in building knowledge-based economies is strongly promoted by international organizations such as the World Bank, because investment in quality training and higher education generates major external benefits that are critical for knowledge-driven economic and social development (Ramady, 2010).…”

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Enabling Knowledge Sharing Practices for Academic and Research in Higher Education Institutions.

2019

IKM

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This paper underscores the need for knowledge sharing practices as an enabler for enhancing academic and research activities in Higher education institutions (HEIs). Despite the various HEIs availing support driven digital infrastructure to open and free access of information (digital resources) to academic and research community, the uptake and adoption of knowledge sharing practices is not evident enough to measure up the initiatives. Lecturers, researchers and scholars in HEIs need to embrace knowledge sharing in pursuit of innovation, recognition and competiveness. The paper therefore highlights the benefits of knowledge sharing as well as obstacles it faces. This paper applied content analysis in terms of review of both print and electronic resources as methodology based on identified objectives. The review found out that knowledge sharing is key to innovation but has not been fully embraced by the intended community as should. The paper suggests a number of ways in which knowledge sharing can be effected in HEIs. Major recommendations included aggressive sensitization on benefits of sharing knowledge and incentives not only to the targeted but also to stakeholders. The study also recommends a dedicated office for research coordination, collaboration, networking and visibility purposes. The paper proposes future research into investigating institutionalization and integration of knowledge sharing and possible approaches that would encourage voluntary knowledge generation and intrasharing amongst academics in HEIs.

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Applying Earl's KM model in IK management: with reference to Kenya and South Africa

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

The Creation and Adoption of Technology-Centred Makerpaces in South African Academic Libraries

The Creation and Adoption of Technology-Centred Makerpaces in South African Academic Libraries

Exploring models for the management of indigenous knowledge in academic libraries of Ghana

Enabling Knowledge Sharing Practices for Academic and Research in Higher Education Institutions.

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