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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.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 90 – Patrick Lambe
Patrick Lambe is Owner and Founding Partner of Straits Knowledge. He is a consultant and researcher in knowledge management and e-learning.
How Archives Can Enrich Museum Collections Online
Staffed archives are in constant motion in their attempt to provide and broaden access to the archival collections.
Researching with GenAI: Tools & Tips for Special Librarians
When GenAI first became widely available, there was a great deal of discussion about how it would “hallucinate”—that is, make up content and sound very sure of itself when doing so.
Unlocking the Power of Service in Archival Practice
Service in archival practice is founded on accessibility, inclusivity, and a commitment to connecting people with the past.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 69 – Paul Corney
KM leader Paul Corney helps people make better decisions that improve how they work, helping realize their potential via best use of their knowledge.
An Overview of Common CMS Data Areas to Enhance
Data enhancement has the power to improve the discoverability of objects in the museum Collections Management System (CMS)
Interview with Vardell and Charbonneau, editors of
Health Literacy and Libraries
Editors of Health Literacy and Libraries on evidence-based practices for health literacy work in libraries, including instruction and outreach.
Understanding Deeds of Gift
A deed of gift is a legal instrument that transfers ownership of archival materials from donor to repository; this primer details what to include.
Archival Customer Service
Archivists extend their expertise beyond traditional reference services by aiding and training users, as champions of exceptional customer service.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 68 – Chris Collison
KM Thought Leader Chris Collison works with a variety of organizations, helping them improve performance by discovering and sharing what they know.
Ready to Read: Demystifying Data Preparation for a New CMS
Book by museum expert Rachael Woody on readying data and assets for migration to a new CMS via data evaluation, remediation, and preparation.
What Does Museum Data Enhancement Mean?
Data enhancement is the improvement of object information captured within the museum CMS; it includes both updating existing data and adding new data.