Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology (AJIST) a Multidisciplinary Library and Information Science Journal is a refereed International Journal and publish from India. This Journal encompasses all branches of Library and Information Sciences and its sub – disciplines like Library Management; Information Systems & Services, Information Processing & Retrieval; Information Sources & Services; Community Information System, Scientometrics & Informetrics, IR Theory, Knowledge Organization; Information processing & retrieval, Classification, Preservation & Conservation, Information Management, Library classification, Information sources, Systems and Services, Computer Application in Library; Digital Library; Information Systems; Bibliographic Control, etc.

All papers are peer-reviewed and newly selected panels of international referees have been appointed to ensure that review is done rapidly and to the highest standards. Special topics will provide accounts of research, written periodically at the invitation of the Editorial Board by Library Professionals under the direction of Editor-in-Chief.

The social networking sites are being used predominantly at the age of Information and communication technology. The sites are now regarded as one of the prime disseminator and consolidator of information. The study is directed to unveil the implications of social networking software, especially Facebook, over the knowledge management. A methodology of reviewing related literatures and a quantitative analysis of the postings under the Facebook group ‘LIS Group in West Bengal’ have been followed to establish the theoretical propositions on the factual ground. Finally, some conclusions are drawn on the basis of the findings. It was found that the use of the social networking sites in knowledge management is gaining popularity day by day. The job oriented information was published in most of the cases and the male group members participate more in the group communication.