This study examines the influence of Knowledge Management (KM) practices—specifically knowledge sharing, creation, capturing, and acquisition—on the services of academic libraries in federal universities in Anambra and Imo states, Nigeria. The research employed a descriptive survey design, utilizing structured questionnaires and regression analysis to assess the impact of these KM practices. Findings revealed that knowledge sharing had a weak but positive influence (R² = 0.042), indicating limited integration of a knowledge-sharing culture among librarians. Knowledge creation demonstrated a modest positive impact (R² = 0.118), highlighting its role in fostering innovation and organizational learning. Knowledge capturing and acquisition showed the strongest influence (R² = 0.149), underscoring its importance in preserving institutional knowledge and improving service continuity. Despite these positive correlations, the overall impact of KM practices was modest, suggesting gaps in implementation and cultural adoption. The study concludes that while KM practices contribute to enhancing library services, their full potential remains untapped due to insufficient institutional support and cultural barriers. Recommendations include promoting a knowledge-sharing culture, creating dedicated spaces for knowledge creation, and implementing systematic knowledge-capturing mechanisms to safeguard tacit and explicit knowledge. These strategies are essential for academic libraries to leverage KM effectively, ensuring sustained service excellence and alignment with the broader goals of their parent institutions in the knowledge-driven economy.
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