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Museum TrendsWatch 2025: Stop, Look, Think: How to Manage Digital Vulnerabilities
When it comes to emergency response plans, museums tend to focus on the physical, analogue collections—but digital vulnerabilities should also be addressed.
Interview with the Author:
Dr. Steve Albrecht on HR Skills for Library Leaders
An interview with library service, safety, and security consultant Dr. Steve Albrecht on his new book, The Library Leader’s Guide to Human Resources. Read the full interview for his advice for library leaders who need HR skills to operate their libraries successfully, legally, and fairly.
Prioritizing Screen Reader Access: A Fundamental Responsibility for Digital Archives
As archives increasingly move into the digital realm, ensuring online accessibility has become a fundamental responsibility. For users who are blind, have low vision, or experience cognitive or motor disabilities, screen readers serve as a vital gateway to digital content.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 116 – Chun Wei Choo
Explore Chun Wei Choo’s work on organizational knowledge, sense-making, and decision-making in this KM thought leader profile.
Museum TrendsWatch 2025: The Next Era of Volunteerism
Explore key takeaways from TrendsWatch 2025 on museum volunteerism, including challenges, opportunities, and how to create inclusive volunteer programs.
Our History with the Special Libraries Association and Our Optimism for the Future
In this open letter, CEO Ron Aspe reflects on Lucidea’s shared history with SLA, celebrates the lasting impact of special librarians, and shares why we remain optimistic—and deeply committed—to supporting the profession in the years ahead.
How to Design Inclusive Archives: Accessibility in Physical and Digital Spaces
Inclusive design in archives is a commitment to equity, participation, and dignity. From reading rooms to digital catalogs, accessibility must be woven into every facet of archival collections management to truly serve all users.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 115 – Zach Wahl
Learn about Zach Wahl’s contributions to knowledge management, including taxonomy, governance, and AI, in this profile curated by Stan Garfield.
3D Virtual Tour Example: Art of Intimidation, Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East (via Mused)
As part of our 3D storytelling series, we explore Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East’s “Art of Intimidation” exhibit, where a charismatic guide and AR animations provide online visitors with a sensory-rich tour.
Interview with the Author: Dr. Martin De Saulles on AI and the Data Revolution
An interview with Dr. Martin De Saulles, author of The AI and Data Revolution, on the impact of AI on information management.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 114 – Georg von Krogh
Discover the influential work of Georg von Krogh, Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation at ETH Zurich. Von Krogh’s insights into knowledge creation, trust, and strategy continue to shape how organizations innovate and compete.
3D Virtual Tour Example (Part 2): Storytelling Tools in the Tomb of Queen Meresankh
See how the 3D exhibit of Queen Meresankh’s tomb uses archival materials, contextual links, and a dollhouse-style floor plan to deepen virtual storytelling.
The Unique Value of Special Librarians in the Age of AI
Discover why the human side of librarianship—context, relationships, and service—remains essential in the age of AI.