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Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 94 – Nick Milton
Nick Milton is a consultant, author, speaker, and instructor who consults on knowledge management strategy, KM framework development, and knowledge management implementation. He specializes in lessons learned, capturing and synthesizing knowledge, and managing major knowledge capture programs for big projects.
Demand-Driven Museum Story Inspiration
Let’s look at the numbers and consider taking inspiration from what our visitors are most interested in. This demand-driven approach can be incredibly informative and can offer fodder for stories in perpetuity.
AI and the Transformation of Information Literacy
Due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), information professionals must evolve their teaching and training approaches as technology reshapes the information landscape, because AI has transformed what it means to be information literate.
5 Keys to Establishing a Sustainable Archives
Developing strategies for sustaining and growing the archives over time is essential to ensure long-term success.
16 Suggestions for Better Communication from a Pragmatic KM Curmudgeon
The late Melissie Rumizen wrote, “I’d like to play the role of Knowledge Curmudgeon, as long as I get to define curmudgeon as someone who is stubbornly and determinedly grounded in the practical.” Similarly, KM researcher Dave Snowden is a self-described “proud curmudgeon and pragmatic cynic.” In this article, I take on the role of pragmatic...
Reimagining “Impossible” Museum Exhibitions as Story Inspiration
Online exhibits lack the constraints that can make it impossible to relate stories in a physical exhibition and can inspire us to share in new ways
4 Ways to Promote Sustainability in Special Libraries
The path to sustainability in special libraries combines technological advancement, waste reduction, collection digitization, and community education.
7 Practical Steps for Starting an Archives
Once the need for an archives is established and the necessary approvals have been secured, the next phase involves setting up the archives.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 93 – John Lewis
John Lewis is Chief Story Thinker, Owner, and CKO at Explanation Age LLC. He is a consultant, speaker, author, and coach on knowledge management, organizational learning, leadership, and story thinking.
Exhibitions of Past, Present, and Future as Story Inspiration
In a previous post, I covered how the flexibility of collections online can inspire online storytelling. This week we’ll tap into another source of storytelling inspiration: exhibitions of the past, present, and future.
Interview with Technical Services Librarian Becky Givens
Becky Givens is a Technical Services Librarian featured in the book Careers in Library and Information Services, which includes a section on careers in special libraries where librarians describe the work they do in various settings. My interview with Becky is below.
Establishing the Need for an Archives: Elements of a Strong Foundation
Starting an archives in any institution is crucial to preserving its history and ensuring that vital records are maintained for the future.
Interview with the Author: Dr. B. Chernow on Going Beyond the Internet
Special librarians know searching the Internet answers specific questions, but you miss or misinterpret information if you only consult the Internet.