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Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 110 – Tom Stewart
In this Lucidea’s Lens profile, Stan Garfield spotlights Tom Stewart—strategist, author, and former HBR editor—whose groundbreaking thinking redefined intellectual capital.
Ready to Read: The Discovery Game Changer – Museum Collections Data Enhancement
We are pleased to announce that Rachael Woody’s new book, The Discovery Game Changer: Museum Collections Data Enhancement, is now available from Lucidea Press.
Digital Storytelling in Museums with Code-Based Exhibits: The USC Digital Voltaire Project
Explore how USC Libraries used Scalar to create the Digital Voltaire Project—a code-based exhibit combining historical letters with modern digital storytelling tools like pop-up windows, hyperlinks, and footnotes.
Where Special Librarians Can Find Community after the SLA Dissolution
With the SLA dissolving after 116 years, here are 9 ways special librarians can rebuild their professional networks and stay connected to the wider community.
5 Essential Elements of Archival Security: Creating a Safe and Accessible Collection Environment
Discover the essential elements of archival security—from access control to environmental monitoring—and learn how to protect your collections against threats.
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.
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