Knowledge management and work performance of academic librarians in selected academic institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated the impact of knowledge management on the work performance of academic librarians in selected institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria, revealing that knowledge management positively influences librarians' performance in various aspects such as library routines, communication skills, resourcefulness, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select five (5) academic institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria. The population for the study was sixty-seven (67) academic librarians in the five (5) selected academic Institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria. Total enumeration technique was. Questionnaire was used for the data collection. Five (5) research questions were answered; data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 Software. The findings highlight the significance of promoting knowledge management practices and creating a supportive environment within academic libraries to motivate librarians' engagement in knowledge sharing and application.