About Our SIG
Knowledge Management is concerned with all aspects of knowledge within all types of organizations, including knowledge creation, documentation, codification, sharing, and how these activities promote innovation, learning, effectiveness, and profitability. As an activity Knowledge Management encompasses techniques, technology, and organizational change.
Knowledge Management is increasingly becoming a concern for local, state, and national governments, and international organizations seeking to support economic and social welfare in the Information Age. The Special Interest Group for Knowledge Management will facilitate members’ exploration of Knowledge Management for practical, educational, and scholarly purposes and will seek to collaborate with other SIGs and other organizations.
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Current Officers
Dr. Amy Rosellini
Chair
Dr. Amy Rosellini is a distinguished Human Resources consultant specializing in organizational learning and human capital strategy. Since 2013, Amy has led RLT Impact, a renowned consulting firm offering fractional CHRO and learning services. With over two decades of experience spanning diverse industries including manufacturing, retail, construction, real estate, and financial services, Amy excels in designing impactful knowledge management strategies to enhance corporate learning.
Amy also chairs a CEO Advisory group in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, convening monthly to tackle pressing business challenges. She is deeply involved in facilitating strategic planning, executive coaching, and leadership development initiatives nationwide, fostering robust talent planning and bolstering employee engagement.
Educationally, Amy holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University, a Master’s degree from the University of North Texas, and completed her Ph.D. in Information Science from the same institution in 2020. She remains actively engaged with the academic community, serving as adjunct faculty at the University of North Texas G. Brint Ryan College of Business, SMU Cox School of Business, and University of Dallas Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business. Amy's current research endeavors focus on augmented reality in corporate learning and addressing learning disparities in early childhood education.
Amy's research has been featured in numerous refereed publications. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences nationwide, delivering compelling talks on learning methodologies, improvisation for business, and innovative human capital strategies.
Shannon Broden
Chair-Elect/Webmaster
Shannon Broden holds a Master of Library and Information Science with an Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services from San Jose State University, and a Masters in Communications from California State University, Fullerton. She currently serves as president of a Toastmasters club in California. Past leadership roles include Webmaster for the American Library Association student chapter at San Jose State University. Shannon also was a student member of both the SJSU student chapters of ASIS&T and the SLA. Her personal interests in knowledge management focus on the integration of knowledge management into virtual world environments.
Chris Reynolds
Secretary
Chris Reynolds is a recent Library and Information Science graduate from San José State University with a strong foundation in archival practices and information management. Currently the Digital Imaging Specialist at the Lace Museum in Fremont California, Chris is passionate about harnessing new technologies to enhance access to information and improve user experiences. With hands on experience in museum and academic archival collections and a zeal for the intersection of technology and information management, Chris has participated in leadership roles including serving as the Chair of the ASIS&T Student Chapter and Webmaster of the SAA Student Chapter at SJSU.
Past Chairs
Darra Hofman
Past Chair
San Jose State University
Dr. Darra Hofman is an Asssistant Professor at San Jose State University in San Jose, California. Hofman received her Ph.D. in library, archival, and information science from The University of British Columbia in 2020. She completed her M.L.I.S. from the University of Kentucky and her J.D. and B.A. (honors) from Arizona State University. Her research examining the intersection of archives, technology, and law has been published in a number of journals, conference proceedings, and edited collections. In particular, she is interested in privacy, block chain technologies, and health records.
Dr. Jeff M Allen
Past Chair
University Of North Texas
Dr. Jeff M. Allen is a leading scholar in the area of workforce innovation for the knowledge economy. He serves as a Regents Professor of Information Science and Director of the Center for Knowledge Solutions in the College of Information at the University of North Texas. At the national level, he has provided leadership as a Board member of the Academy of Human Resource Development, Past Editor-in-Chief of Performance Improvement Quarterly, and Past Editor of Career and Technical Education Research, and Founding-Editor of Learning and Performance Quarterly. Currently, he serves as President of the Knowledge & Information Professional Association (KIPA).
Lu An
Past Chair
Wuhan University
Lu An, Chair of SIG-KM, is Professor and Deputy Director of the Department of Information Management as well as Director of the Research Office of Data Management and Knowledge Service at the Center for Studies of Information Resources (CSIR) of Wuhan University. She serves as a director of International Society for Knowledge Organization (ISKO) and Scientific and Technological Information Society of China.
Md. Anwarul Islam
Past Chair (2020-2021)
University of Dhaka
Md. Anwarul Islam is Associate Professor in the Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He has been an ASIS&T member since 2015 and has served in various roles. He did serve twice as a member of Membership Committee, treasurer in SIG-KM, SIG-III and now serving as Chair-Elect SIG-III, Past Chair of SIG-KM and adviser to the South Asia Chapter of ASIS&T. He is one of the winners of New Leaders Award 2017 and a recipient of the Crestos Leadership Award 2021.
Alton Chua
Past Chair (2019-2020)
Nayang Technological University
Alton Chua is Department Lead (Information and Knowledge Sciences) at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. An ASIS&T member since 2017, he was involved in the Leadership Committee and SIG-Social Informatics. He has won several awards including the Best Paper Award at the 2021 IAENG International Conference on Internet Computing and Web Services, 2017 Journal of Intellectual Capital Highly Commendable Award, 2015 Online Information Review Highly Commended Paper Award and 2014 Journal of Knowledge Management Outstanding Paper Award.
Dr. Nithyanandam (Mathi) Mathiyazhagan
Past Chair (2018-2019)
Business Consultant, Boston, MA USA
Dr. Mathi is a scholar-practitioner and business consultant, providing technical program management services in Greater Boston Area, Massachusetts, USA. He has managed several strategic programs for business growth and effectiveness outcomes, leveraging his expertise and passion for knowledge management. He has successfully led multi-year enterprise-level cross-functional programs and software product solutions including Cloud platforms and Software as a Service (SaaS). He holds a PhD in Knowledge Management from Walden University and published a phenomenological study dissertation: “An Exploration of Baby Boomer Mass Retirement Effects on Information Systems Organizations”.
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Publications & Resources
Presentations, abstracts, and papers:
- Ballard, K., Bedford, D., and Bekbalaeva, J. “Global Human Trafficking Seen through the Lens of Semantics and Text Analytics (slide deck),” presented at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C. , November 1, 2017.
- Bedford, D., Norton, T., Sabatiuk, L., Nassery, H., and Turner, J. “Knowledge Translation in Health Sciences (abstract),” panel presented at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C. , October 29, 2017.
- Tendron, J.-F., Bedford, D., Garcia-Perez, A. Why Create Knowledge Books (slide deck), workshop presented at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C. , October 28, 2017.
How to Join
To be a member, one first needs to be a member of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T). When completing the Membership Application Form, select SIG-KM as one of your Special Interest Groups.