Knowledge Management and its Applications for Developing a Learning Institution: Views from Selected Technical Universities in Ghana

Abstract

The qualitative paradigm approach was adopted to assess knowledge management and its application for developing a learning institution focusing on the views of selected Technical University Libraries in Ghana. The study used interviews and observations to collect data. About 12 respondents were targeted, however, 10 were interviewed. Information gathered covered issues of level of awareness, skills and ability and challenges of knowledge management activities among the librarians. The study underscored that the librarians are aware of knowledge selection, organizing, sharing, capturing and ICT skills but the challenge is that of organizational mission, vision as well as inadequate budgetary allocation