Abstract
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to identify issues related to the management of intellectual capital in libraries. Intellectual capital and public libraries are closely related in our experiences and in our minds. In this viewpoint, the libraries and the information professionals, consciously or unconsciously, have been deeply involved in the management of library's knowledge capital resources. Understanding and managing the public libraries' knowledge capital is essential since conventional capital alone is no longer a sufficient condition for success.
Design/methodology/approach
– This paper provides a review of the fundamentals of intellectual capital and knowledge assets management for public libraries.
Findings
– A number of intricate management issues are discussed including social value creation and intellectual capital, library goodwill, cooperation and competition (co-opetition) dynamics within library networks and the physical location effect on library knowledge capital.
Originality/value
– The awareness of intellectual capital management in libraries is augmented and management guidance is provided.
Subject
Library and Information Sciences
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