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Demonstrating Archival Value through VOI (Value on Investment)
Traditional archival metrics document activity, but they don’t always reveal impact. Learn how value on investment (VOI) can help archives connect their services to institutional and societal outcomes. Source Read More
6 Tips for Preserving Institutional Knowledge in Your Special Library
Knowledge retention tips for preserving reasoning, context, and continuity when staff leave, so organizations can learn from their history rather than continually reinventing it. Source Read More
No Museum Too Small: An Inclusive Contributor Model for Shared Collection Discovery
To offer a comprehensive discovery portal, consortiums need a digital space that welcomes museums of all sizes to prevent budget from limiting online presence. Source Read More
Demonstrating Organizational Value: Strategies for Special Librarians
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
The Foundations of Successful Archival Digital Projects
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
Museum TrendsWatch 2026: Securing the Future of the Nonprofit Sector
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
The KM Mentor, Part 1: Advice for an Architecture Firm Librarian
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
The KM Mentor, Part 2: Advice for a Music Festival Librarian
KM expert Stan Garfield advises a new music festival librarian on how to build a sustainable library and knowledge management program in one year. Source Read More
Navigating Activist Archiving: Saving Ephemeral Moments Ethically and Legally
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