Knowledge Management Capability and Innovator Mindset as Mediators in the SECI Model's Impact on Human Library Innovation Performance in Chinese Universities

Abstract

The widespread development of human library activities in Chinese universities has garnered continuous attention from the academic community. However, there are currently few papers utilizing knowledge management tools to assess the impact of human library activities on innovation within Chinese university libraries. This study intends to analyze the innovation performance of human libraries using the SECI knowledge management paradigm, which is considered a management innovation. This study based on a theoretical framework, employs an explanatory mixed research method to explore the roles of two intermediary variables, knowledge management capability and innovator mindset, in the influence of SECI model application on human library innovation performance. The research findings indicate that while SECI model application directly affects human library innovation performance, effectively utilizing SECI model application can positively facilitate both innovator’s mindset and knowledge management capability, thereby indirectly better enhancing library innovation performance. This discovery holds significant value for library managers and researchers, providing guidance for the formulation of more effective strategies to improve library innovation performance. This study employs knowledge management concepts and tools to promote the design and implementation of university human library activities.