Dr. Jennifer Rowley is a distinguished scholar and leading authority in information science with a focus on knowledge management systems and educational information services. She serves as a prominent faculty member in the Department of Information and Communications at Manchester Metropolitan University, where she has established a robust research program examining the intersection of information systems and organizational learning. Her academic career spans over two decades, marked by a consistent commitment to understanding how information services can be optimized to meet evolving user needs in educational contexts. Dr. Rowley has built a reputation as a meticulous researcher whose work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in knowledge management and information services.
Dr. Rowley's seminal 2000 publication 'Is higher education ready for knowledge management?' has been instrumental in shaping institutional approaches to knowledge systems across academic environments, establishing her as a key voice in the discourse on knowledge management implementation in educational settings. Her influential 1998 research on 'The changing face of current awareness services' transformed understanding of how information professionals can deliver timely, relevant information to users in rapidly evolving technological landscapes. Her 2004 study on 'Learning with textbooks in business and management in higher education' provided critical insights into resource utilization patterns that have informed pedagogical approaches across business education programs. These contributions have been widely cited and have significantly influenced both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations in information science and knowledge management.
Beyond her individual research achievements, Dr. Rowley has played a vital role in mentoring the next generation of information professionals and scholars who now hold leadership positions in academic libraries and information organizations worldwide. She continues to shape the field through her participation in professional associations and contributions to leading journals in information science. Her ongoing research explores the integration of emerging technologies with traditional information services, examining how digital transformation is reshaping information behaviors and service delivery models. Dr. Rowley remains at the forefront of addressing contemporary challenges in information science, particularly in understanding how evolving information landscapes impact educational and organizational knowledge processes.
