A Preliminary Investigation into the Knowledge-Sharing Practices of Academic Librarians in Malaysia

Purpose: The pilot research describes how the data, outliers, and multivariate assumptions were checked. It gives an evaluation of Cronbach’s Alpha reliability testing, and data validity, using SPSS version 23. It also displays the data’s demographic features and assists the researchers in comprehending the characteristics of respondents and their responses. Furthermore, the pilot study addresses the various measures involved in data processing and screening. Furthermore, it described the various ways of evaluating ANOVA.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The quantitative research approach was used to identify and assess variables as well as evaluate library personnel goals and views. The analysis approach used to analyse its reliability and validity includes descriptive statistics, central tendency, distribution, frequencies, measurement assessment, and structural model evaluation. The pilot study found that librarians at Malaysian academic libraries participated in a variety of knowledge-sharing activities with colleagues from their own and other libraries.

Findings: The outcome demonstrates the common sources of understanding. It has been discovered that intention, attitude, and library policies are critical factors influencing knowledge transfer in the expatriate academic library community. According to the findings, intention, perceived behavioural control, subjective norms, and trust and relation are the elements impacting knowledge-sharing practises among Malaysian librarians.

Research limitations/Implications: The scope of this research is limited to Malaysian academic libraries and their staff. However, future research could include various additional academic university libraries that are not covered by Malaysian library professionals in order to reach a bigger demographic. This pilot study report has practical implications for people who are unfamiliar with working conditions in university libraries. It presents a detailed overview of information-sharing styles and objectives, as well as the drawbacks of sharing essential knowledge, which will aid library employees in understanding the restrictions.

Originality/Value: This original study rates the effectiveness of knowledge-sharing practises among academic libraries staff members. The Klang Valley academic library employees in Malaysia and their supporting staff have not been the subject of any prior studies on knowledge-sharing practices. This pilot study would be advantageous for library professionals who are planning to pursue a career in this field on a large scale.

Keywords: Academic librarians, Intention, Knowledge Sharing, Klang Valley, Malaysia.