Knowledge Management: Videos

There is no doubt that technology has drastically changed the way that individuals conduct business and manage organizations across sectors. Libraries, and especially academic libraries, are no exception as digital tools for managing library collections, cataloguing materials, and organizing library records have become commonplace. Academic Library Management and Collection Development in the Digital Age is a video lecture outlining the ways in which electronic resource management tools and social media are revolutionizing the management of academic libraries around the world. Focusing on historical perspectives, the changing scope of academic libraries, various types of electronic resources, and managerial strategies, this video series is useful for professionals and paraprofessionals in libraries and library-related fields as well as students in library science or information science programs.

The field of library and information science is filled with professionals working inside of libraries of all types as well as within museums and organizations with specific information needs. Continued development of current professionals in the field is essential to successful career advancement and opportunities. Revolutionizing the Development of Library and Information Professionals focuses on increasing opportunities for career training and advancement for librarians and information professionals working in various settings. Focusing on a variety of topics related to continuing education and skill development for current and future professionals in the field of library and information science, this video is designed for use by librarians, archivists, and curators interested in advancing their careers in addition to LIS students wishing to break into this dynamic field.