423 International Research: Journal of Library & Information Science | Vol.5 No.3, September, 2015 Knowledge Management and New Skills, Roles & Challenges for Librarians in the ICT World Kevalkumar M. Patel Librarian C. K. Shah Vijapurwala Institute of Management, Vadodara, Gujarat State, India Email- library@cksvim.edu.in ABSTRACT Latest development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and its applications in Libraries, the concept of document management has been changed to information management and again the entire scenario of information management has started its change to Knowledge Management (KM). This paper discusses the various aspects of Knowledge Management like KM definition, types, characteristics, process, components, stages, tools, principles, objectives of KM in libraries, benefits of ICT in KM, barriers to KM in libraries, ICT for KM in libraries, etc. Paper also focuses on the new skills, roles and new challenges of librarians in managing the knowledge and information in the ICT age. KEYWORDS: Knowledge Management, ICT for KM, KM enabling ICT Tools and Networks, KM Skills, New skills and roles for librarian in KM, New challenges for Librarians in the ICT world INTRODUCTION ICT based 21 st century is the era of knowledge and information explosion. In this rapidly changing ICT and knowledge and information are the most important resources, for the growth and development of any libraries and any organizations. The conventional functions of libraries are collect, process, disseminate, store and retrieve information to provide better services to the end users satisfaction. In the ICT or digital environment, the role of libraries is changing to provide the competitive advantage for its users. The success of libraries depends upon their ability to utilize information knowledge of its staff to serve the user community. The ICT has played a significant role in this dynamics which has not only made access across the globe easier, but has facilitated integration of thought processes, synergy in working methods and places, team learning and in enhancing organizational transparency. With the development of ICT and its applications in libraries, the concept of document management has been changed to information management and again, the entire scenario of information management has started its change to knowledge management.