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Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 109 – Dave Snowden
Dave Snowden, Founder of The Cynefin Company, applies complexity science, anthropology, and narrative to help organizations make sense of uncertainty and change.

No-Code Digital Storytelling Example: Rembrandt’s Self-Portrait at Kenwood House
Explore how English Heritage’s Kenwood House uses the no-code platform Shorthand to bring Rembrandt’s Self-Portrait with Two Circles to life through visual storytelling and interactive design.

2025 Summer Booklist: Humans & AI, How Individuals Learn, Joan Didion, and Hidden Libraries
Each summer, Lauren Hayes shares a personal reading list—and this year’s collection spans AI and education, literary classics, parenting reflections, and bookish wanderlust.
Developing a Long-Term Preservation Strategy for Archives
Short-term fixes can’t protect archival collections forever. A long-term preservation strategy is essential to ensure materials remain stable, accessible, and meaningful over time.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 108 – George Siemens
In this edition of Lucidea’s Lens, Stan Garfield profiles George Siemens—pioneering voice in connectivism and a driving force behind MOOCs and learning analytics—whose work continues to reshape how we understand learning, knowledge creation, and the role of technology in education and professional development.
Exploring No-Code Digital Storytelling: Hoover’s “Fanning the Flames” Exhibit
Explore no-code digital storytelling with Hoover’s ‘Fanning the Flames’ exhibit. See how interactive tools (Deep Zoom, Color Compare & Hot Spot) enhance user engagement and the visual experience.
Recent AI Developments Special Librarians Should Know About
Staying ahead of artificial intelligence advancements is a challenge. This post explores two key developments: test-time compute and OpenAI’s transformative Deep Research tool.
Best Practices for Archival Storage: Materials and Planning Essentials
Learn how to choose archival storage materials and enclosures to preserve documents, photos, books, and digital records for long-term accessibility.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 107 – Arthur Shelley
Explore Arthur Shelley’s insights on leadership, co-creation, and knowledge strategy through curated works that showcase his expertise in collaboration and innovation.
An Introduction to Scrollytelling for Museums
Discover how museums use scrollytelling and digital storytelling platforms to create immersive narratives. This introduction explores key concepts and approaches to interactive storytelling.
Growing Your Leadership Skills: 7 Tips for Special Librarians
Great library leaders aren’t born—they’re made through learning, self-reflection, and practice. Here are seven strategies to help you grow and lead with impact.
Principles of Archival Preservation: Agents of Deterioration and Preservation Strategies
Explore the 5 key agents of deterioration and essential archival preservation strategies to safeguard your collections for future generations.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 106 – Hubert Saint-Onge
As the creator of the Knowledge Assets Framework, Hubert has shaped how businesses integrate strategy, leadership, and knowledge sharing to drive performance.