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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.
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.
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.
How to Empower Archives Users Through Effective Reference Services
A well-structured reference service can demystify the research process and support archives users by offering personalized consultations, creating accessible guides, training staff for empathetic support.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 113 – Eric Tsui
Eric Tsui has shaped the global conversation on knowledge management and digital learning for over two decades. Discover his work and writing on digital knowledge networks, personal knowledge management, and communities of practice.
3D Virtual Tour Example (Part 1): “Hot Spots” in the Tomb of Queen Meresankh
Step inside the ancient Tomb of Queen Meresankh III through the lens of modern 3D storytelling. Look at how Mused.com uses “hot spots” to craft an immersive narrative.
Interview with the Author: Joy Perrin on How Process Management Can Transform Librarianship
In this interview, author Joy Perrin shares how applying process management principles transformed her work—and how it can do the same for librarians and archivists everywhere.
How to Improve User Access to Archival Materials
Ensuring user access to archival materials is essential for supporting research, education, and community engagement. Archivists can significantly improve access by creating user-friendly finding aids, prioritizing the digitization of high-demand collections, adopting inclusive practices, and addressing physical barriers.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 112 – Karl-Erik Sveiby
Discover the work of KM thought leader Karl-Erik Sveiby, one of the first to define the fundamental concepts of knowledge management and intangible assets.
3D Storytelling and Virtual Tours for Museums and Cultural Heritage Sites
Discover how 3D and virtual tour platforms can transform storytelling in museums and cultural heritage sites. Learn about features, examples and what’s next for this powerful technology.
SLA President Hildy Dworkin Reflects on the Association’s Dissolution, Future, and Legacy
In light of SLA’s dissolution announcement, President Hildy Dworkin reflects on the association’s community, legacy, and enduring professional value.
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