New information management opportunities in a changing world

Abstract

Evaluates gap between traditional library and LIS and needs of the IT workplace. Includes literature review of characteristics which knowledge and information managers need in the private sector. Three surveys were carried out via questionnaires and compared with literature review. Surveys were of business needs, LIS courses content, and experience of LIS graduates. Results suggest that while LIS graduates are being equipped with the necessary skills, the view of “the librarian” is impeding entry of LIS graduates into the knowledge management employment sector. Graduates with LIS skills need to market themselves more effectively in the IT workplace.

Citation

Breen, C., Farragher, A., McQuaid, M., Callanan, M. and Burke, M.A. (2002), "New information management opportunities in a changing world", Library Review, Vol. 51 No. 3/4, pp. 127-138. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242530210697225