Exchange of Knowledge in Academic Institutions Around the World Among Librarians
Keywords:
Knowledge Sharing, Academic Librarians, Global Collaboration, Professional Development, Library Innovation, Digital TransformationAbstract
This paper examines the processes, effects and obstacles of knowledge sharing practices among academic librarians on an international level. Within the context of the fast digital transformation, sharing of explicit and tacit knowledge among the library professionals becomes the most important. This study has employed the mixed methods research design
where 400 academic librarians were surveyed and 30 library directors were interviewed semi-structured. Quantitative results indicate that (85.5%) of the respondents are proactive in cross-border exchange of knowledge, mostly via a digital platform (Mean = 4.2, SD = 0.85). The relationship was found to be significantly statistically significant between
the frequent use of the global knowledge networks and the adoption of innovative library services (χ2 = 14.32, p < 0.01). Nevertheless, the research also establishes huge obstacles such as absence of institutional funds (68%), and language barrier (42%). The qualitative analysis indicates that there is dichotomy between a Global North and Global South where the latter is frequently a recipient. The research arrives at the conclusion that structural asymmetries exist although access has become democratic due to digital tools. Professional associations are suggested to develop mentorship programs to close these gaps and to oblige people to establish knowledge-sharing practices as a component of performance appraisal.
How to cite this article:
Ntullo S H, Shagama B, Trang H T T. Exchange of
Knowledge in Academic Institutions Around the
World Among Librarians. J Adv Res Lib Inform Sci
2026; 13(3): 30-37.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2395.2288.202615
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