Approach to the evolution in knowledge management in the digital era: A reflection on the future of librarianship in Nicaragua

Abstract

The main objective of this work is to engage with various authors and the academic community regarding the impact of new technologies on knowledge management and the threats these pose to the academic sphere, considering the recent explosion of artificial intelligences. It is widely recognized that technology has displaced hundreds of workers from their jobs worldwide; hence, this essay aims to problematize the future of librarians, both internationally and in Nicaragua. The findings of this reflection indicate that, in our country’s context, the role of information managers has been strengthening as Information and Communication Technologies progress. Moreover, our universities have a clear policy advocating for the continuous training and updating of human resources in this field, enhancing this professional profile through undergraduate and postgraduate education programs. One of the significant strengths in knowledge management within our universities, particularly at UNAN-Managua, has been the adoption of the concept of the hybrid library, bridging the analog and digital realms. This approach has facilitated the creation of an integrated institutional management information system enabling effective information handling through digital platforms such as websites, institutional repositories, subscribed databases, electronic newsletters, and specialized search engines. In this regard, it is evident that our institution’s authorities have responded with great certainty to these challenges.