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Practical Knowledge and Information Management

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Practical Knowledge and Information Management by Matt Walsh and Katharine Schopflin is a pragmatic guide tailored for knowledge and information management practitioners. It introduces core concepts and delivers actionable advice addressing real workplace challenges. Key topics include introducing KIM to organisations, information management and governance, fostering communities of practice and knowledge sharing, utilising knowledge bases and wikis, plus techniques for after-action reviews and project learning.
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This book is ideal for knowledge and information management professionals seeking practical strategies, information practitioners aiming to expand their expertise, and students or professionals desiring a solid introduction to the field.

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This book provides a practical guide to implementing knowledge and information initiatives in the workplace.

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Practical Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) is a guide written by and for knowledge and information management practitioners. As well as offering an introduction to the field, it provides advice and expertise that can be applied to real-life workplace situations. It offers an antidote to hype and best practice you can actually use.

Content covered includes:

  • introducing KIM to organisations
  • information management and governance
  • communities of practice, knowledge sharing and learning
  • knowledge bases, know-how and wikis
  • after-action reviews, project learning and legacy

This book will be useful for existing knowledge and information practitioners as well as information professionals increasing their skills in the area. It offers insight for experienced professionals and a good introduction to students and professionals wanting to increase their knowledge.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783303366

Publisher: Facet Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Facet Publishing

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Dr Katharine Schopflin is an information professional with more than 20 years’ experience. She has worked in sectors ranging from media to government and in a range of information and knowledge management roles. She teaches regularly on MA LIS courses and publishes regularly in both trade and academic journals. She is the author of two previous Facet Publishing titles, A Handbook for Corporate Information Professionals and A Handbook for Media Librarians.

Matt Walsh is Global Knowledge Manager at Pearson. With 16 years’ experience as knowledge and information management professional, Matt has worked in a variety of different organisations including public and private sector to deliver successful KM and IM solutions.

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