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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 Forecast 2025: The Words We Use
This is the sixth year of our forecasts for the museum field! An incredible amount of change has occurred in the sector which brings with it new challenges and opportunities.
Intentional Growth: Special Librarian Professional Goals for 2025
Setting professional development goals may feel overwhelming, but with the right framework and mindset, it can be a rewarding and empowering process.
Archival Appraisal: Determining Long-Term Value of Archival Materials
As archives grow, effective appraisal becomes increasingly important to ensure that only records with enduring value are retained.
Establishing the Need for an Archives: Elements of a Strong Foundation
Starting an archives in any institution is crucial to preserving its history and ensuring that vital records are maintained for the future.
Interview with the Author: Dr. B. Chernow on Going Beyond the Internet
Special librarians know searching the Internet answers specific questions, but you miss or misinterpret information if you only consult the Internet.
Improving Collection Management Through Archival Surveys
Archival surveys are powerful tools for improving collection management. By surveying collections, archivists can gather essential data that inform preservation, access, and resource allocation.
Only You Can Prevent Knowledge Loss: How to Practice “Knowledge Archaeology”
An overview of ways in which knowledge is lost, with examples of how to perform knowledge archaeology to recover and restore it.
Storytelling to Inspire Reflection Using Museum Collections Online
Storytelling with online collections is impactful, whether we choose online-only or as part of a hybrid approach to museum exhibitions.
Texas Archive of the Moving Image: Interview with the Digital Archivist
I recently interviewed Grace Muñoz about her work at the Texas Archive of the Moving Image. Her work on improving the discoverability of the multimedia collection is fascinating.
How to Conduct Comprehensive Archival Surveys
Conducting a comprehensive archival survey is critical to successfully managing archival collections.
Ready to Read: Profiles in Knowledge: 120 Thought Leaders in Knowledge Management
We are pleased to announce that Stan Garfield’s new book, Profiles in Knowledge: 120 Thought Leaders in Knowledge Management, is now available from Lucidea Press.
Museum Collections Online: Learning Through Storytelling
Digitizing museum collections introduces new and engaging opportunities for storytelling. By leveraging digital surrogates—essentially online representations of physical objects—museums can enhance how they present narratives and information to audiences.
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