مجلة هيرودوت للعلوم الإنسانية والاجتماعية
Volume 10, Numéro 1, Pages 102-123
2026-04-09

The Role Of Digital Culture In Knowledge Management Implementation In Algerian University Libraries

Authors : Djebbari Abdelaziz . Slimani Rahima . Gouali Noureddine .

Abstract

:Abstract This paper investigates the role of digital culture in the implementation of knowledge management in Algerian university libraries. It explores the deployment of contemporary digital tools and technologies in managing diverse knowledge assets, with a specific focus on their operational implementation. By situating digital culture and knowledge management within established theoretical paradigms, the study identifies their core components. Particular attention is directed toward the integration of digital competencies in optimizing knowledge management practices in Algerian libraries across domains , including human capital , technological infrastructure , organizational culture , and procedures such as knowledge acquisition , classification , preservation, dissemination, and practical application. Additionally, the analysis addresses challenges of digital competences literacy among librarians and library users in Algerian libraries. The findings affirm that embedding digital culture within knowledge management strategies significantly enhances information accessibility, drives innovation, and fosters collaborative engagement in Algerian university libraries

Keywords

Digital Culture ; Knowledge Management ; University Libraries ; Algerian University Libraries