Towards knowledge sharing and theory of collaboration among librarians for effective library services delivery in university libraries

Abstract

Knowledge sharing is an integral component of contemporary society. Knowledge sharing has been embraced in university libraries for optimal services delivery. This paper advocated for knowledge sharing practice in line with the theory of collaboration among librarians for effective library services delivery in university libraries. The paper examined the concept of knowledge sharing, and their benefits, and types of knowledge shared with knowledge sharing practices in university libraries. The paper also explained the challenges associated with knowledge sharing in university libraries which include lack of knowledge flow, lack of institutional policy to guide knowledge sharing practices, poor team work, amongst others. The theory of collaboration was related to the knowledge sharing practices. The study concluded that librarians are aware of knowledge sharing even though it is yet to been fully adopted in libraries as a means of generating and creating new ideas. Nevertheless, the driving force behind knowledge sharing anchored on effective library services is the human factor known as librarian.