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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.

Post-Disaster Recovery in Archives: Best Practices for Damage Assessment and Preservation
When disaster strikes an archive, immediate action is critical to stabilize collections, assess damage, and prevent further loss. This guide outlines best practices for post-disaster recovery in archival institutions, helping professionals respond strategically, collaborate effectively, and emerge stronger from the crisis.

Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 111 – Luis Suarez
This edition of Lucidea’s Lens features Luis Suazez, Co-Founder of asynco–an international community of practice to help shape the future of distributed and asynchronous work. Luis specializes in knowledge management, collaboration, learning, online communities of practice, remote and distributed work, and social networking for business.

Lucidea’s Benitta MacLachlan Featured in Museum Magazine and Speaking at AAM 2025
Benitta MacLachlan is featured in the May/June 2025 issue of Museum magazine, where she shares expert insights on how museums can use technology to make their collections more accessible, engaging, and searchable.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 108 – George Siemens
In this edition of Lucidea’s Lens, Stan Garfield profiles George Siemens—pioneering voice in connectivism and a driving force behind MOOCs and learning analytics—whose work continues to reshape how we understand learning, knowledge creation, and the role of technology in education and professional development.
Exploring No-Code Digital Storytelling: Hoover’s “Fanning the Flames” Exhibit
Explore no-code digital storytelling with Hoover’s ‘Fanning the Flames’ exhibit. See how interactive tools (Deep Zoom, Color Compare & Hot Spot) enhance user engagement and the visual experience.
Recent AI Developments Special Librarians Should Know About
Staying ahead of artificial intelligence advancements is a challenge. This post explores two key developments: test-time compute and OpenAI’s transformative Deep Research tool.
Best Practices for Archival Storage: Materials and Planning Essentials
Learn how to choose archival storage materials and enclosures to preserve documents, photos, books, and digital records for long-term accessibility.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders
Part 107 – Arthur Shelley
Explore Arthur Shelley’s insights on leadership, co-creation, and knowledge strategy through curated works that showcase his expertise in collaboration and innovation.
An Introduction to Scrollytelling for Museums
Discover how museums use scrollytelling and digital storytelling platforms to create immersive narratives. This introduction explores key concepts and approaches to interactive storytelling.
Growing Your Leadership Skills: 7 Tips for Special Librarians
Great library leaders aren’t born—they’re made through learning, self-reflection, and practice. Here are seven strategies to help you grow and lead with impact.
Principles of Archival Preservation: Agents of Deterioration and Preservation Strategies
Explore the 5 key agents of deterioration and essential archival preservation strategies to safeguard your collections for future generations.
Lucidea’s Lens: Knowledge Management Thought Leaders Part 106 – Hubert Saint-Onge
As the creator of the Knowledge Assets Framework, Hubert has shaped how businesses integrate strategy, leadership, and knowledge sharing to drive performance.