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Knowledge Management: What’s in a Name?
The term knowledge management is debated, but if by manage we mean care for, grow, steward, make more useful, the term knowledge management is apt
Meeting Users’ Expectations of Access to Archives
Successful archival service—and access—includes reference interviews, helping archivists meet user expectations and fully leverage collections
Museums as Places for Democratic Dialogue and Uncomfortable Learning
The future of museums includes encouraging visitors to learn, critically evaluate their views, engage in difficult conversation, democratic dialogue
Using Open Educational Resources in Your Special Library
Special librarians can leverage Open Educational Resources to save time and money, and often customize the way they present content
KM Conversation: Tapping into the Power of Integration
Knowledge managers need KM integration in three areas: process, platform and software.
Museum Advocacy: How to Write a Letter to Congressional Representatives
Museum advocacy includes writing letters to congressional representatives; advice on what to include and emphasize, how to structure to get results
Phasing Back into the Physical Special Library Workplace
After a disaster that affects a special library comes the final phase of disaster response and recovery; returning to the workplace takes planning.
Archival Values and Use
For archives, use and value are closely correlated; there are primary and secondary archival collections users; evidential and information value types
KM Integration: Part 3; Software Integration
Best practices for KM include effective process, platform and software integration; this helps achieve a productive knowledge management ecosystem.
Prioritize These Remote Museum Projects During Coronavirus—Part 2
Museum workers can focus on strategic museum projects while working remotely; future project preparation, museum management, and museum advocacy.
Special Librarians and Recognition Networks: The “How” of Learning
Skills for special librarians engaged in training using UDL include providing multiple ways for students to express their learning.
Shifting Concepts of Archival Permanence
Archivists must agree on standards of “acceptable permanence” especially in digital archives; archival permanence, yet its temporary nature conflict
KM Integration: Part 2; Platform Integration
Integrated KM processes, workflows, platforms, applications, systems, and software are easier for users and delivers improved business results
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