The Libraries in Senior High Schools and Vocational Schools Faced with Knowledge-based Economy

Abstract

It is the age of technology revolution and is what is called the age of “third wave.” Knowledge has become the most precious resource and property of a person or an organization. As globalization is a trend, knowledge becomes extremely significant. All the educational institutions also need to do well in knowledge management. In this age of information explosion and information technology, a single school, especially the school library, faces the biggest influence and impact. Besides, librarians themselves are the managers of knowledge, and they stand at the frontline to put knowledge management into practice in school. Therefore, according to knowledge-based economy, this article probes into the possible ways to operate the libraries in senior high schools and vocational schools when faced with and information knowledge exploded globally.