DIGITAL INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING AMONG LIBRARIES

Purpose: The uniqueness and functionalities of library services in acquiring, organizing, preserving and publicly make available and accessible information resources either in an electronic or printed formats have called for re-evaluation of all institutions that work with information, data and knowledge. Digital innovation trends has automatically paved the way for knowledge sharing among Libraries, specifically, within the information professionals and institutions. This paper explores and assesses comprehensively the various facets that are involved in knowledge sharing and digital innovation that would put vast development to the practicing of librarianship globally. Methodology: The exploratory approach was adopted by the study. The exploratory literature review approach is a research method that involves systematically reviewing existing literature to gain preliminary insights into an emerging or under-researched topic. It is commonly used to identify knowledge gaps, generate new research questions, and establish a foundation for further study. The major elements of knowledge sharing and digitization of library practices enabled by socialization, externalization, internalization and combination (SECI) model, are explored in detail. Implication: Library and information professionals need to brace up to meet the future challenges and take the lead in every competitive environment of information as communication technology evolves. Value/Originality: The challenges of the emerging digitization and knowledge sharing innovation that develops the practice of librarianship has to be regularly updated to engage the rapid growth of knowledge accumulation. The paper also elaborates on how digital innovation and knowledge sharing among libraries have improved library services in the era of information digital economy. Keywords: Digital Libraries, Innovation, Information, Knowledge Sharing and Librarianship Paper type: Conceptual / Exploratory