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Department of Knowledge Management

"Organizing Knowledge, Enabling Access"
Dr. Jaffar M. Ponera - MoCU
Dr. Jaffar M. Ponera

Dr. Jaffar M. Ponera

Senior Librarian

Head of Department (HoD)


I am deeply honoured to extend a warm welcome to all of you to the Department of Knowledge Management (DKM) at Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU). The Department is under the Directorate of Library Services (DLS) and one of the two departments of the Directorate. DKM is currently running two programmes, the Diploma of Library and Information Science (DLIS) and the Certificate of Library and Information Science (CLIS). Plans are underway to introduce a Bachelor of Library and Information Science program in the department. The department has highly qualified academicians in various areas of Library and Information Science (LIS). The infrastructure available at MoCU offers a conducive environment for students to carry on their studies. The library services available offer a wide range of library and information science materials. Lecture and seminar rooms are conducive for students to comfortably learn. Moreover, ICT facilities are also available, and students can communicate and access various materials online. The Department of Knowledge Management is working diligently to achieve our goals and aspires to become the leading provider of library and information science education.

Core Functions

This department is responsible for the effective management of knowledge, as a strategic asset, to further the organisation’s objectives.

Create and/or improve technical infrastructures for developing new products and services

Conduct information literacy training to enhance knowledge sharing

Develop and coordinate knowledge management platforms

Acquire library materials and maintain relevance

Processing acquired resources

Monitoring and administering the knowledge base

Develop and coordinate knowledge management framework

Provide technical support for ICT knowledge-sharing applications

Coordinate academic programs under the directorate

Prepare library learning and research agenda

Build staff capacity in knowledge management

Negotiate electronic resources license agreements

Keep records of all acquired information materials

Liaise with academic departments to identify information needs