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The role of library and information sciences (LIS) in, for, and about Arctic and Northern studies is underexplored. This book examines the intersection of LIS and Arctic/Northern scholarship, research, and study by considering the Arctic and North as a global information-knowledge society; demonstrates practical and applied ways that librarians, archivists, curators, and other information scholars and professionals can participate and have participated in real activities within Arctic and Northern environments; explains how LIS – as a discipline focused on data, information, and knowledge – has a significant role to play in Arctic and Northern endeavours; and emphasises the inter-/multi- disciplinary nature of what are Arctic studies and Northern studies and the placement of LIS into that structure. Even though LIS has historically been overlooked in Northern and Arctic matters, this book suggests that LIS is in a remarkable position to add value to future Arctic/Northern studies. This book is of interest to scientists, researchers, scholars, educators, professionals, and students globally working in Northern and Arctic contexts and/or with Northern and Arctic pursuits in mind.

Library science. --- Social sciences. --- Globalization. --- Human geography. --- Cultural property. --- Library Science. --- Society. --- Human Geography. --- Cultural Heritage. --- Arctic regions --- Research.

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Sharing organizational knowledge supports onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and the day-to-day smooth functioning of the workplace. So why are the procedures, policies, and best practices for your organization often so hard to find? Although the term "knowledge management" might conjure up images of a bureaucratic labyrinth, essentially it means getting the right information to the right people at the right time. A lot of that information is embedded in work practices or may be siloed where it can't easily be shared; managing it successfully hinges on effective communication with every person on your team. This book surveys approaches to knowledge management (KM) that address hierarchical power structures and internal competition to get measurable results. With insights drawn from six case studies at academic and special libraries, in this book you'll find guidance on such topics asdemystifying KM by reframing the concept to reflect organizational needs;the six elements of an actionable knowledge audit;how to harvest insights from staff at all levels of the organization;ten characteristics that define effective communities of practice;enabling KM through platforms like WordPress, Google Drive, and Dropbox or by adapting library tools like LibAnswers or ArchiveSpace;fostering knowledge sharing among liaison librarians;how interim administrators can develop a KM plan;sharing tacit knowledge with storytelling; andmethods for securing knowledge before employee departure.Your library already contains organizational knowledge-both in your employees and in your institution; this book will lead you towards guiding, fostering, and organizing that knowledge for improved organizational fitness.

Libraries --- Documentation --- Public institutions --- Librarians --- Information technology. --- Knowledge management. --- Organizational learning. --- Communication in library administration. --- Knowledge management --- Information resources management. --- Information technology --- Case studies.