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LAMs are More Alike Than Different: Precarious Labor
Library, archives, and museum staff know their work is essential, but fail to consistently translate this value; expert advice on getting through.
Curation: A Key Knowledge Management Activity, Part 1
Knowledge managers need to curate a wide variety of content to make the most important and useful information easy to find and retrieve.
CMS Data Can Prove the Value of Collection Work
A museum’s digital presence is just as important as its physical presence; we need to start using our CMS data when we speak about collection value.
Creating 360° Videos; a New Tech Skill for Special Librarians
Skills for special librarians include leveraging technology like 360° videos, as training and orientations are increasingly virtual
You Need to Pay Attention to This Museum CMS Data
Definition of museum Collections Management System (CMS) data, outlines how to find CMS data and highlight the data that provides the best insights.
Self-Regulated Learning in Face-to-Face and Virtual Environments
Special librarians teaching skills many adults need for employment and lifelong learning should include self-regulated learning strategies in training.
How a Collections Management System Acts as a Portal
Archival organizations must continuously evolve to keep pace with the changing information environment. A common way to stay current is to install a collections management system (CMS).
15 KM Challenges, Part 2
Knowledge managers face common challenges when implementing a KM program. 7 challenges and proven solutions from KM expert
LAMs are More Alike Than Different: Disaster Preparedness
Libraries, archives and museums are dealing with financial disaster due to COVID-19; advice from an expert on how to navigate challenges LAMs face.
Special Libraries, Virtual Instruction, and Social Learning Theory
Skills for special librarians who conduct training include fostering social interaction during instruction; this is critical in a virtual setting
Acquisition Strategies for Archives
Archival acquisition procedures allow repositories to increase collection scope and ensure archives hold coherent, related groups of records
15 KM Challenges, Part 1
Knowledge managers typically face similar challenges when implementing a KM program. 8 challenges and proven solutions from KM expert
The Benefits of a Discoverable CMS
Digital museum SEO is a continual practice; investing in and maintaining good SEO should be incorporated into routine maintenance of your museum CMS.
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