The History and Potential Uses of AR and VR in Libraries
Librarians anticipating future technologies must consider augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR); these tech tools are resources for learning
Total Cost of Ownership—Tech Purchasing Tips for Librarians
Librarians who purchase technology should understand the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) calculation to determine their overall cost.
Exploiting Socially Distanced Opportunities in GLAM – Crowdsourcing
Special libraries, archives, and museums can boost engagement through crowdsourcing transcription, which is also the perfect volunteer opportunity.
An Interview with Barry Grant from the Medical Library Association
Medical librarians share professional development goals and needs with other special librarians; the MLA provides learning opportunities.
The CIPP Model of Evaluation
The CIPP Model is a useful decision-making framework that helps make special library training more effective.
Where Do You Start When Designing Library Training? At the End
Skills for special librarians include training; starting with the end in mind helps in designing more effective training; learn why and how.
Continuing Professional Education Resources for Special Librarians
Engaging in self-directed continuing professional education is key for staying active and engaged in the special library profession.
The Librarian’s Mission post-COVID 19
Dissemination of Information Is Our Overarching Mission – by Miriam Kahn
Don’t Just Be Integral: Be Aligned – SLA Hot Topics Whitepaper
Special librarians ensure success and sustainability by applying tools, products, services, and skills in alignment with senior leaders’ priorities.
Motivation in Special Library Staff: What Increases It and What Does Not
Motivation is complex and influenced by internal and external factors. Understanding this is an important skill for special librarians who manage others
Building Skills as Virtual Librarians
Building skills quickly and efficiently is especially important when we work in a virtual environment and have a diverse clientele.
For Virtual Librarians, Marketing and Visibility Are Critical
Nontraditional skills for special librarians include marketing and visibility building; these are critical in a virtual library environment
Librarians and Older Technology Part 3: Moving Images
Collection development and technology skills for special librarians include evaluating older formats including moving images
Librarians and Older Technology Part 2: Audio
Technology skills for special librarians include evaluating old formats e.g., audio with focus on care, handling, storage, stable environmental conditions
How to Apply Adult Learning Theory in Special Libraries Part 2
Skills for special librarians include teaching users how to leverage library resources; this improves interactions and enhances the library’s reputation.
Lucidea’s Virtual Libraries Focus Group – Will You Join Us?
The trend toward virtual libraries presents significant opportunities and challenges for special librarians; join Lucidea’s focus group
Librarians and Technology #12: The Role of Information Professionals vis-a-vis Technology
Skills for special librarians include leveraging technology as an efficient tool; formats have changed, former print indices and catalogs are now online.
Why Integrated Knowledge Management is Critical
Knowledge management solutions should integrate with an organization’s existing systems and work seamlessly with the current IT infrastructure.
Partnership – Many Brains Are Better Than One
At Lucidea, we believe that commercial partnership includes a consultative, collaborative element; ideally, vendor and client make each other smarter and more effective.
Part Four: Client Engagement in Special Libraries—Simple Tactics to Build On
Special librarians’ best networking options begin outside the library. Stephen Abram offers a roadmap for client engagement via many channels and moments.
Part Two: Client Engagement in Special Libraries—Tracking and engaging your clients
Stephen Abram explains how in special libraries, using a CRM platform helps to pull together your knowledge of your clients and colleagues.
SLA 2015 Hot Topic Session: Building the Resilient Library –Watch the Video Now!
Attendees at the SLA Hot Topics session, Building the Resilient Library heard practical advice from three peers who leveraged and even created change.
Knowing the Difference Between What’s Urgent and What’s Important
Knowing the difference between what’s urgent vs. what’s important is key for special librarians in order to manage their libraries and deliver the most impact.
From the Director’s Chair: Business as a Second, Third and Fourth Language
Every organization has its own particular vocabulary. To thrive and stay relevant in the workplace special librarians need speak three additional languages.
Part 3: 33 Tips to Increase Innovation Capacity in your Library
Part 3/3: Stephen give the final ten tips (and a bonus) on how librarians can increase their capacity for innovation.