Collection,+creation+and+maintenance


 * Collection, creation and maintenance of Knowledge Bases **

A knowledge base or knowledgebase (also KB or kb) a special kind of database for knowledge management. A knowledge base is an information repository that provides a means for information to be collected, organized, shared, searched and utilized. It can be either machine-readable or intended for human use.

Knowledge bases appeal to various styles of learners. Good introductions help readers to understand what they will learn by accessing the knowledge base. The knowledge base may use conversational tones and provide hands on activities for users to better apply their newly-acquired knowledge. Some offer repetition in order to help users to learn. Others use video and images to help visual learners successfully acquire the desired knowledge.

E**xamples of Knowledge Bases**

Some examples of knowledge bases include:
 * https://www.cbs.umn.edu/students/kb
 * http://onlinehelp.hostbasket.com/


 *  Creating a knowledge base **

The basic design of a knowledge base requires a software provider that makes it easy and effective to provide the knowledge that is intended to be delivered. These software-based solutions may include:
 * Applications that are driven by process-oriented tasks
 * Automated systems that allow for data to be integrated
 * Solutions for capturing data
 * Solutions for organizing, planning and monitoring work flow
 * Databases built to serve a specific purpose or goal
 * Programs intended to manage the life-cycle of the content
 * Solutions that organize and automatically classify documents
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Solutions that allow for document storage and imaging
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Programs and systems that allow for files to be shared securely
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">A program or tool to recognize characters