Category: Lucidea

Practical strategies for positioning your special library as a strategic partner rather than simply a service, including speaking stakeholders’ language and connecting library work to measurable outcomes. Source Read More

Successful digital projects in archives reflect institutional priorities and professional values. Ongoing assessment enables institutions to refine their approach and ensure that digital projects remain responsive to evolving audience needs. Source Read More

The health of museums is inseparable from the health of the nonprofit sector. We must advocate for change by supporting legal, tax, and regulatory frameworks that protect the nonprofit model. Source Read More

How can a solo librarian at an architecture firm address knowledge gaps? Stan Garfield shares practical advice for developing an effective KM strategy. Source Read More

Expert guidance on how to achieve successful archival digitization projects through preparation; collections must first be processed, intellectual order must be established, and technical infrastructure must be in place. Source Read More

Special librarians have always evaluated sources and connected people with credible information. That expertise remains essential as they help colleagues, researchers, and patrons use AI effectively and responsibly. Source Read More

Within the museum context, compassion can promote health and well-being, reduce staff burnout, combat loneliness, foster healthy aging and intergenerational connection, and reduce prejudice by bridging cultural divides. Source Read More

Many users no longer want to navigate search interfaces. They want answers in context, research recommendations, and intelligent guidance through a seamless experience. So why do library catalogs still matter? Source Read More

Activist archiving, the practice of documenting social movements, has emerged as a critical subfield of archival science. Documenting current events requires a departure from traditional archival workflows. Source Read More

Rachael Woody’s annual analysis of the museum TrendsWatch report describes how to evolve fundraising models to meet the expectations of a new generation. Source Read More