• Ishfaq Ahmad Palla
• Abdul Baquee

The current research is an attempt to know the information professionals/library professional’s knowledge sharing behaviours. Libraries may gain a significant competitive advantage by utilising knowledge, which can result in improved service to patrons. Knowledge management can assist libraries in improving the quality of their services as well as establishing and maintaining a learning culture. This study consisted of academic library professionals from Tamil Nadu, Kerela and Puducherry. The study highlights to what extent professionals use Web 2.0 tools for sharing information and knowledge. It is clear that the professionals tend to opt for different Web 2.0 tools to remain in touch with the clienteles. It also shows the various underlying hurdles that professional encounter in the dissemination of information. The implications of this study shed light on various areas of knowledge management, including training, budgets, staff shortages, and rewards.

Knowledge Management, Web 2.0, ICT, Education, Information Services, Libraries

"Knowledge Sharing of Library Professionals in Online Environments", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.13-18, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904U53.pdf

"Knowledge Sharing of Library Professionals in Online Environments", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp13-18, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904U53.pdf