The article discuss the library and information specialist role in
knowledge management as a role that is not different in principle from
the traditional role in managing information. But the changes in the
surrounding environment has added new bo
rders and applications in
processing information. Knowledge is not just about documents, files and
programs that can be shared as it is based in people and group heads, this
managing knowledge is more than learning about the explicit knowledge
coming through but also selecting the required, filtering and organizing it
as well. Furthermore, the article argues the skills and understanding
required to be a good knowledge manager.
