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Ready to Read: Profiles in Knowledge: 120 Thought Leaders in Knowledge Management
We are pleased to announce that Stan Garfield’s new book, Profiles in Knowledge: 120 Thought Leaders in Knowledge Management, is now available from Lucidea Press.
Museum Collections Online: Learning Through Storytelling
Digitizing museum collections introduces new and engaging opportunities for storytelling. By leveraging digital surrogates—essentially online representations of physical objects—museums can enhance how they present narratives and information to audiences.
Interview with Author and Librarian Dr. Jae Rossman on Special Collections and Archives
Dr. Jae Rossman wrote Access to Special Collections and Archives, available now from Rowman and Littlefield. The book is an excellent resource for special librarians who work with special collections and archival materials.
Remembering History, Moving Forward Together, with ArchivEra
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s Director of Archives selected ArchivEra to manage their collections of historical and cultural significance, and strike a balance between security and access.
Unveiling Archival Impact
The transformative power of storytelling depends upon the strategic choices that top archival performers make and the shift from being record-keepers to change agents.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 92 – Jay Liebowitz
Jay Liebowitz is a professor, consultant, author, and editor. His research interests include knowledge management, data analytics, intelligent systems, intuition-based decision making, IT management, expert systems, and artificial intelligence.
The Role of Museum Collections Online in Storytelling & Audience Engagement
Storytelling with museum collections online allows for a great degree of flexibility, offers additional detail, and lends a dynamism that is difficult to produce within a physical exhibition.
Interview with the Author: Dr. Patricia Franks on Records and Information Management
Dr. Patricia Franks is the author of Records and Information Management, now with an upcoming third edition to be published by ALA Neal-Shuman in the spring of 2025. My interview with her follows.
Effective Measurement of Archival Impact
Effective measurement is the key to assessing the impact of archival endeavors. Archivists play a crucial role in preserving historical records, and their efforts are best evaluated through well-defined benchmarks.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 91 – Frank Leistner
The late Frank Leistner was the former Chief Knowledge Officer for SAS Global Professional Services, where he founded the knowledge management program and led a wide range of knowledge management initiatives up until 2012.
Examples of How Archives Can Be Used to Elevate Museum Collections
Last week we reviewed how archives can enhance museum collections online. This week will continue our work with an examination of specific examples, including what items different types of archives may contain and where to capture this data.
Are There Drawbacks to Using GenAI for Research?
Researchers must take responsibility for understanding how GenAI works and closely review literature search results before relying on them. Let’s take a look at three major drawbacks for researchers and special librarians to consider when leveraging or recommending GenAI platforms.
Blending Data and Narratives to Demonstrate Archival Impact
Archivists can learn to measure and showcase their contributions using methodologies, metrics, and narratives.
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