Devendrappa, T.M.Kumara, B.2023-07-172025-02-052023-07-172013-09-26https://dspacenew8-imu.refread.com/handle/123456789/1931Because of the enormous development in the field of IT and digital printing, information production is increasing like anything, due to the above reason management of information and knowledge is became necessary. In this article we can see what is knowledge management its definitions, why should we apply knowledge management (KM) in University, Types of knowledge management (KM) systems, need of KM in academic environment that to in higher education institutions like Universities, Research and Development institutions. How best libraries can perform in gathering, managing, preserving of academic knowledge in university using knowledge management principles. How Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) can helps in managing of university knowledge using Knowledge Management (KM) principles, steps taken for implementing the KM system in university.enKnowledge ManagementKnowledge Management: An overview, with special reference to JNU central libraryConference Proceeding