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How to Sell an Off-the-Shelf Museum CMS to Your Boss
Evidence of a museum CMS helping you do your job better is important; also tell your boss how the CMS is a good choice for the museum as a whole.
9 KM Questions Part 2: Technology Questions, Resource Survey, and Examples
Planning a KM initiative includes determining who will participate, which processes and tools are required, and how tools should be integrated.
What to Look for in an Off-the-Shelf Museum CMS
Learn how to evaluate an off-the-shelf (packaged) museum CMS based on Top Things to Look For (intuitive, customizable, adaptable) and Things To Avoid
Resources for Personal Education and Lifelong Learning
Special librarians are uniquely equipped to research resources for lifelong learning and personal enrichment
Assessment and Evaluation in Special Libraries, Part 2
Successful special library assessment includes developing useful assessment questions and deciding which methods are best to answer them
The Archives of the Future
The archives of the future will emphasize digitization, collaboration, and inclusiveness.
Identifying the Top 3 Objectives for a KM Program, Part 2: Examples
KM guru Stan Garfield provides specific examples of challenges and opportunities and how to turn them into knowledge management program objectives.
The Critical Difference Between Museum Deliverables and Outcomes
When writing for a museum grant, it’s important to address both the project deliverables and the project outcomes
Assessment and Evaluation in Special Libraries
Successful library assessment depends on a ‘culture of assessment’ and involves the entire library staff with the goal to improve customer service.
Acquisition and Appraisal for More Representative Archival Collections
Archivists must create strategies to build collections thoughtfully and actively, rather than being passive receivers of files of limited value.
Unrivaled Member Support; The CASE Library’s Secrets to Success
CASE implemented Inmagic Presto knowledge management software to fulfill member requests and create essential online content offering 24/7/365 support
How to Determine Museum Grant Suitability: A Check List
Applying for museum grants requires two determinations before work begins: eligibility and suitability; this post covers the latter
Setting Learning Goals in Special Libraries
Skills for special librarians include evaluating whether training session attendees have learned the subject matter. Bloom’s taxonomy is a useful tool
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