...Zhixian Yi Purpose The purpose of this paper is to look at organizational culture and knowledge sharing, and to explore how a leader fosters a culture of knowledge sharing in an information organization. Design/methodology/approach The literature survey is used. It indicates that little...

... implications Libraries and Arts organisations have different priorities in regards to these areas. Though co-operative, the situation is not without tension. The topic is illustrative of some wider debates around cultural value, everyday participation and cultural democracy. Originality/value This paper...

...Stephen Town and Ian Hall; Frankie Wilson Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the complete details of the Quality Maturity Model (QMM), and the associated Quality Culture Assessment Instrument (QCAI). The QMM provides a framework for libraries to self-assess their progress towards...

... three million, yet an estimated total of five to seven million people of Armenian ancestry live outside of Armenia. What knowledge of Armenian cultural heritage can be discovered by searching OATD for open access theses that relate to Armenian history and culture?. The paper aims to discuss these issues...

...Kerry Smith Luke   Tredinnick . Digital Information Culture: The Individual and Society in the Digital Age . Oxford : Chandos   2008 . , ISBN: 978 84334 160 4, pbk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 --> Culture Computers This book contains...

... Evidence‐based practice Librarianship Culture Public libraries United Kingdom In 2002 Lancashire County Library and Information Service (LCLIS) approached the Library and Information Statistics Unit, Loughborough University (LISU) for assistance in the development of new ways of performance...

...Susan McKnight Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide library managers with information about what to expect if they are considering a post in another country. It challenges a suggestion that a senior manager's major value is their local network. Rather, the skills, experience, culture...

... There are cultural differences which must be understood. The cultural differences relate not solely to country or region but also to institutional variations and environments. Outlines the pitfalls and pleasures. Findings Library managers moving from one country and culture and one organization to another...

...Stephen O’Connor; Xiaoping Sheng; Lin Sun Purpose The paper aims to focus on the definition, meaning and functions of knowledge innovation culture (KIC) of libraries, its influencing factors and some strategies to develop it. Design/methodology/approach The paper gives a definition of KIC...

...Wendy A. Walters © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 --> Conservation Culture The reader of this extensive resource will be able to look at what has been achieved in the area of preservation and security and be inspired to individually or, as recommended, co‐operatively move...

...Stuart Hannabuss Jean   Webb (Ed.), NORDINFO . Text, Culture and National Identity in Children’s Literature: International Seminar on Children’s Literature, Pure and Applied, University College Worcester, England June 14‐19, 1999 . Helsinki : NORDINFO Publication 44   2000...

... --> Culture Data processing Education Gender Learning Strategic information systems Erlbaum′s reputation for important and original research in fields like psychology is well known. This work follows in a good tradition and opens up recent research into help seeking in an authoritative and highly...