In the contemporary knowledge economy, academic libraries are increasingly adopting knowledge management (KM) strategies to enhance research support services and optimize institutional knowledge assets. This paper explores the critical role of KM tools and technologies such as institutional repositories, research information management systems (RIMS), digital libraries, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven discovery tools, and data visualization platforms in facilitating effective research support within library environments. Drawing on relevant models like the DIKW hierarchy and existing literature, the study highlights how these technologies enable the systematic acquisition, organization, and dissemination of knowledge across the research lifecycle. It also addresses significant challenges impeding the implementation of KM in developing countries, including inadequate infrastructure, limited staff capacity, and absence of formal KM policies. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations for enhancing KM practices in academic libraries, including capacity building, crossdepartmental collaboration, and the adoption of open-source technologies. By integrating KM into their core functions, libraries can reposition themselves as proactive agents in scholarly communication and institutional research advancement.
Abdullahi et al. (Thu,) studied this question.