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12 Steps to KM Success
KM guru Stan Garfield describes 12 steps necessary to successfully introduce a knowledge management program in any organization; best practices
How to Increase Museum Grant Success by Mastering the Lexicon
Museum grant writers pay attention to grant lexicons; this post covers grant opportunity lexicons and how to find and use them for greater success.
Special Librarians: Continuing Education for Personal Enrichment
Special librarians must see self-education as a form of self-care; skills for special librarians include a desire to learn for learning’s sake
Researching Collections Management System Options
After archivists develop requirements for an archival collections management system, they must research options and select the best fit for needs
Ready to Read: Digital Preservation Without Tears
Digital Preservation Without Tears is a useful introduction to digital preservation for archivists by consultant, expert, and author Margot Note
Museum TrendsWatch 2020: Fostering Financial Sustainability
AAM offers 3 steps museums can take toward achieving sustainable finances: paying attention to data, fostering financial literacy, and experimentation
Continuing Professional Education Resources for Special Librarians
Engaging in self-directed continuing professional education is key for staying active and engaged in the special library profession.
40 KM Pitfalls to Avoid: Part 5
Best practices for KM include avoiding 40 common pitfalls; this post is the last in a series of posts on mistakes observed by KM guru Stan Garfield
40 KM Pitfalls to Avoid: Part 4
Best practices for KM include avoiding 40 common pitfalls; this post is the fourth in a series of common mistakes observed by KM guru Stan Garfield
Museum TrendsWatch 2020: Financial Capital
Museum leaders must focus on financial capital—investments that generate income—and think strategically about how to grow and leverage it.
10 Tools for Organizing Virtual Work
Special librarians increasingly work remotely; there are many free tools to organize projects and enhance the ability to work virtually
Webinar: Illuminating Collections Management Systems Requirements
Free webinar with tips from Margot Note on how to gather stakeholder input and build advocacy and engagement when selecting an archival CMS
40 KM Pitfalls to Avoid: Part 3
Best practices for KM include avoiding 40 common pitfalls; this post outlines the third 10 observed by knowledge management expert Stan Garfield
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