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Using knowledge management practices to develop a state-of-the-art digital library.

Annette M Williams1, Nunzia Bettinsoli Giuse, Taneya Y Koonce

  • 1Eskind Biomedical Library, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2209 Garland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. Annette.Williams@vanderbilt.edu

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 14, 2004
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The Eskind Biomedical Library developed a Digital Library to enhance knowledge management. This initiative integrates information and skills, improving clinical, research, and educational activities.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical librarianship
  • Knowledge management systems

Background:

  • Organizations benefit from diffusing knowledge management practices for knowledge reuse.
  • The Eskind Biomedical Library (EBL) sought to improve knowledge dissemination and utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and approach of the EBL Digital Library.
  • To highlight the integration of explicit and tacit knowledge within a library setting.
  • To demonstrate the impact of organized institutional knowledge on medical center processes.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of knowledge management practices.
  • Creation of a Digital Library at the Eskind Biomedical Library.
  • Adoption of a holistic approach for information and skills integration.

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Main Results:

  • The EBL Digital Library effectively organizes institutional knowledge in librarianship.
  • The library serves as a model for integrating explicit and tacit knowledge.
  • The initiative aims to positively influence clinical, research, and educational activities.

Conclusions:

  • Effective knowledge management through digital libraries can enhance institutional capabilities.
  • The EBL Digital Library represents a significant step in leveraging library resources for broader institutional impact.
  • Organizing and integrating knowledge is crucial for supporting medical center functions.