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16 Suggestions for Better Communication from a Pragmatic KM Curmudgeon
The late Melissie Rumizen wrote, “I’d like to play the role of Knowledge Curmudgeon, as long as I get to define curmudgeon as someone who is stubbornly and determinedly grounded in the practical.” Similarly, KM researcher Dave Snowden is a self-described...
How to Enhance the Museum Object Record with Immediately Available Information
This month’s series focuses on the enhancement of museum object data using “hidden” troves of information. Hidden is in quotes because the information exists and often is not hidden—it just hasn’t been gathered for inclusion in the museum Collections Management System (CMS).
Interview with the Editors: Wieland and Rogers on Interdisciplinary Archival Science
Alexandra Wieland and Corinne Rogers co-edited Archival Science in Interdisciplinary Theory and Practice. My interview with them is below.
The Importance of Personal Digital Archiving (Plus Steps to Get Started)
Archivists often help individuals manage and preserve digital files of personal significance.
Stewards of the Past, Guardians of the Future
Archival preservation bridges the past and future, allowing the voices and stories of bygone eras to resonate with contemporary and future audiences.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 64 – Mark Britz
KM leader Mark Britz is a performance strategist, helping people be better connected, build on strengths, identify opportunities to improve workflow.
Create a Start-to-Finish Process for Cataloging Objects in the Museum CMS
A museum expert outlines the start-to-finish process for cataloging objects into a new museum CMS.
Interview with Christian Nappo on the National Librarians of Medicine
Interview with the author of a reference-ready book on the twenty-seven men and women who headed the National Library of Medicine.
Archival Relationship-Building
Relationship-building for archivists emphasizes collaborative partnerships, overcoming challenges, and shaping the organization’s present and future.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 63 – Nick Bontis
KM thought leader Nick Bontis is with the Institute for Intellectual Capital Research, which specializes in human capital diagnostic assessments
Determine the Most Effective Way to Capture Data for the Museum CMS
Understanding how you can load data into your new CMS will dictate which data capture options are your best path forward: focus or commonality.
Interview with Shannon Jones and Beverly Murphy; Cultural Humility in Libraries
Interview with Shannon Jones and Beverly Murphy, editors of a book about cultural humility and its relevance in healthcare and special libraries.
Unlocking the Power of Archival Relationships
A strategic approach enables archivists to prioritize building relationships with decision-makers who hold the keys to resources.
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