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A total of 150 valid responses were collected and tested using a structural equation model. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS and LISREL software to verify the research hypotheses.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nFindings<\/jats:title>\nThe study found that apart from HR practices, all the other factors had significant effects on librarians\u2019 attitudes towards KS. In addition, the attitude of librarians towards KS was found to significantly affect the readiness to adopt KM in academic libraries.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nPractical implications<\/jats:title>\nFindings should help libraries identify opportunities and barriers to adopting KM. 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