ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE ( ) APRIL 2025
, INS3705 ASSESSEMENT 2 SEMESTR 1 2025
QUESTION1
SCENARIO
Landlock academic library is located at Landlock University in New City. New City is an
intensive information City where information is the major contributor to the growth of the
economy. Landlock academic library implemented knowledge management practices ten
years ago and this has had a significant impact on the business processes at the library.
The knowledge management practices at Landlock academic library focused on
leveraging the knowledge assets of the library, creating and maintaining knowledge
repositories and facilitating organisational learning. The information communication
technology at Landlock academic library has also been critical in enhancing the
Considering the above scenario, answer the following questions:
1.1 Assess the current state of knowledge management implementation at Landlock
academic library highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the knowledge
management implementation that are obvious at this library. In your answer
indicate how the major knowledge management challenges in this library may be
overcomed.
Knowledge management (KM) is a critical process in academic libraries, allowing
institutions to harness knowledge assets for improved efficiency and innovation. Landlock
Academic Library has been implementing KM for the past ten years, significantly
impacting its business processes. However, despite the progress, challenges such as
knowledge hoarding and reluctance to share knowledge remain prevalent. This essay
assesses the current state of KM at Landlock Academic Library, highlighting its strengths
and weaknesses while suggesting solutions to overcome existing challenges. 2. Current
State of Knowledge Management at Landlock Academic Library Strengths of Knowledge
Management Implementation