Lauren Hays shares how school librarians can balance rest with light planning to prepare for a smoother transition into the the next school year and prioritize professional development. Source Read More
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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
Museum TrendsWatch 2026: The Philanthropic Future
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
When AI Sounds Right but Isn’t: Simple Verification Habits Every Information Professional Needs
AI systems can produce convincing answers quickly; Clare Bilobrk explains why information professionals who understand authority, nuance, and context are more valuable than ever. Source Read More
Using AI Safely at Work: Practical Ways to Protect Data Without Slowing Teams Down
As AI becomes part of everyday work, organizations need practical safeguards to balance speed and efficiency with data security, accuracy, compliance, and responsible use. Source Read More
Defining the Boundaries: Securing Separate Museum Data in a Unified CMS Ecosystem
Rachael Woody outlines how to balance collaborative access with institutional autonomy through security codes, user permissions, and governance protocols. Source Read More
Tips for School Librarians: Wrapping up the School Year with Reflective Practice
Reflect before summer by noting successes, challenges, and improvements from the school year to guide future planning, teaching, technology use, and collaboration with students and teachers. Source Read More
The Post-Custodial Shift in Archiving
Post-custodial archiving offers a path in which records remain with their creators, and archivists act as partners; per Margot Note, the institution provides scaffolding, and the community provides the soul. Source Read More
AI for Knowledge Teams: What It Can Do, What It Can’t—and Where to Start
The reality of AI in KM practice is complex. Clare Bilobrk outlines what AI can do today, where its limitations remain, and how knowledge teams can leverage it responsibly. Source Read More
Green Archiving and the Sustainable Steward
Green archiving is the practice of aligning archival workflows with sustainability to ensure the past supports the future, and per Margot Note, paves the path to permanence. Source Read More