Knowledge and Information Management by Individuals

Abstract

 The knowledge economy, globalisation, information technologies have an unquestionable influence on human information behaviour. In the competitive environment, individuals and organizations appreciate the important role of personal knowledge and information.  My concept of knowledge and information management by individuals is based on among others two theories: Personal Information Management (PIM) and Personal Knowledge Management (PKM). They were, hitherto, subject of the separate studies. Nevertheless, according to the variety of definitions of PIM and PKM (cited in the article), these concepts are similar and compatible. It seems that we need the integrated approach to PIM and PKM which could be called Personal Knowledge and Information Management (PKIM). This concept is strongly connected with Information Literacy. Some of the empirical studies results in this subject are presented below.