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How to Use Slideshows and Flipbooks to Offer Engaging Museum Story Visuals
Museums thrive on storytelling, and the right digital tools can make all the difference. Slideshows and flipbooks offer an engaging way to showcase collections, drawing visitors in with dynamic visuals and interactive elements.

Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 100 – Gordon Petrash
Discover the work of Gordon Petrash, a pioneer in intellectual asset management, demonstrating how companies can unlock the value of their intellectual capital.

Zooming Into Story Details:
How Museums Can Enhance Storytelling with Visual Tools
Visual tools such as zoom are crowd pleasers when presenting visual content online, allowing museums to create immersive and engaging digital experiences.

Interview with the Author: Brighid Gonzales on Library Website Design
In her new book, Library Website Design and Development, Brighid M. Gonzales provides a step-by-step guide to help librarians create websites that engage and support their users. In this interview, Brighid shares insights on trends, opportunities, and best practices for building a strong library website.
Examining the National Galleries of Scotland’s Harryhausen Digital Exhibit
In October 2020, the National Galleries Scotland (NGS), Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema (October 2020 – February 2022) exhibition was meant to open and celebrate what would have been Harryhausen’s centenary year. Due to COVID the physical exhibit was forced to close prematurely, but it inspired NGS to pivot to an online, digital exhibition...
Interview with the Author: Jim Cortada on Today’s Facts and the Evolution of Information
Dr. James Cortada, historian and senior research fellow at the Charles Babbage Institute, explores the history of information in his forthcoming book. By examining how information has been created, organized, and used over time, Cortada reveals patterns that continue to shape modern librarianship and knowledge management.
Understanding Archival Acquisition: Purpose, Methods, Challenges, Best Practices
Archival acquisition is the heart of preserving history, ensuring records of lasting value are saved for future generations. In this post, Margot Note breaks down the essentials of archival acquisition with tips and insights to help build meaningful archival collections.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 97 – Art Murray
As CEO of Applied Knowledge Sciences and Chief Fellow of the Enterprise of the Future Program, Art Murray champions innovative approaches to knowledge curation, digital transformation, and governance. Discover Art’s work and impact on knowledge management and organizational transformation.
Translating Physical Museum Exhibits to the Digital Realm
Exhibit design has long been a cornerstone of storytelling, crafting immersive, sensory-rich experiences within museum walls. But when the story moves beyond the physical space, how can the principles of exhibit design thrive in a digital realm?
The Complicated Feelings Librarians May Have About AI
GenAI will affect how we do our work and the type(s) of work we engage in. In navigating the transformative potential of GenAI, we should engage in reflective practice that centers on our core professional values.
Ethical Considerations in Archival Appraisal
Archival appraisal involves not just technical processes but significant ethical considerations. Archivists must navigate privacy, representation, and access issues while making decisions that will shape the historical record.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 96 – Peter Morville
Peter Morville is a pioneer in the fields of information architecture and user experience, with expertise in organizational strategy and planning. His specialties include findability, information architecture, user experience, usability, and systems thinking.
Museum Exhibit Design as Storytelling Infrastructure
Exhibit design provides the infrastructure needed in order for stories to materialize. Before we consider how to translate the story told through physical exhibition to digital, it is important to understand how the physical aspects of the design support the story as it unfolds. These design mechanisms are the ones we will want to translate to...