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  • Health Sciences Librarianship
  • Knowledge Management

Background:

  • Health sciences librarians play a vital role in disseminating information within the African continent.
  • Understanding current knowledge sharing practices is essential for professional development and collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the current state of knowledge sharing practices among health sciences librarians in Africa.
  • To identify the types of knowledge shared and the primary channels used for this exchange.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey design was utilized.
  • Participants included health sciences librarians attending the 16th Biennial Conference of the Association for Health Information and Libraries in Africa.
  • Data were collected via questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Main Results:

  • The most frequently shared knowledge pertained to conferences, workshops, seminars, and new trends/technologies in librarianship.
  • Face-to-face interaction was the predominant method for knowledge sharing.
  • Key challenges identified included unwillingness to share and a lack of awareness regarding current trends.

Conclusions:

  • The study indicates a low level of knowledge sharing among health sciences librarians in Africa.
  • There is a need for targeted interventions to address barriers and enhance knowledge sharing.
  • Promoting collaborative efforts within and across African countries is recommended to foster a more robust knowledge-sharing environment.