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While physical exhibits are a powerful way for museums to connect people to their collections and immerse them in a story, there are plenty of reasons to explore storytelling with online exhibits. From cost benefits and time-saving to greater levels of flexibility and accessibility, find out why Rachael Cristine Woody advocates for developing hybrid and online-only exhibits (especially if you're looking for new ways to expand your museum's reach and explore fresh opportunities for storytelling!). See the full story on the Think Clearly blog. 🔎

Special librarians know the value of complete and accurate research. Lauren Hays' recent interview with Dr. Barbara Chernow, author of Beyond the Internet: Successful Research Strategies, highlights why diverse research approaches matter now more than ever. Dr. Chernow, a historian and researcher with a PhD in American history from Columbia University, challenges the idea that the internet holds all the answers. Her book uncovers the importance of undigitized materials in archives and libraries and the value of traditional research methods like interviews and site visits. The updated edition also addresses modern challenges like AI and social media manipulation, making the case for critical research skills. Read the full interview on the Think Clearly blog! 🔎 #ResearchStrategies #SpecialLibraries #BeyondTheInternet #LibraryAdvocacy

Can archival surveys lay the foundation for effective collection management? In her latest Think Clearly blog post, Margot Note explores how archival surveys can strengthen collection management and empower archivists to: ✔️ Identify and preserve diverse media formats ✔️ Tailor storage and access strategies ✔️ Navigate challenges like resource limitations and obsolete technologies Margot shares insights into how you can use survey data to develop preservation plans, optimize storage, and design access policies that meet the unique needs of each media format. Ready to better understand and care for your collections? 📖 Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q02Zs4Vk0 #Archives #CollectionManagement #Preservation #Archivists #Lucidea

Broken links, corrupted files, missing source material—these are all examples of knowledge loss, an increasingly common problem in the age of online publishing. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent knowledge loss and even recover lost content that no longer appears to be accessible online. KM practitioner Stan Garfield describes this process as "knowledge archaeology." Read his latest post to learn about the different kinds of knowledge knowledge, how it occurs, and examples of each. Stan also shares how you can practice knowledge archaeology to ensure valuable resources remain accessible for the future.💡 Get the full story on the Think Clearly blog! ⬇️

Using online exhibits for storytelling can be magical and impactful, whether we choose museum collections online as the only vehicle for storytelling or as part of a hybrid approach. Recently, Rachael Cristine Woody has been writing about the power of stories to inspire engagement and learning among museum visitors. In the last post of her Storytelling Goals series, Rachael focuses on the third and final storytelling goal: reflection. Read on to explore how storytelling and online museum collections can encourage visitors to reflect on their perspectives and experiences!🔎 #MuseumCollectionsOnline #MuseumStories #Reflection #Storytelling

Archives containing audiovisual material must audit collections for at-risk media and use digitization as a means of preserving audiovisual content. To understand how modern archivists handle this process, Lauren Hays recently interviewed digital archivist Grace Muñoz about her work at the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI). Not only is Grace's work on improving the discoverability of the multimedia collection fascinating, but she also speaks to the skills she uses every day in her work at TAMI and the type of knowledge digital archivists must cultivate to be successful. See the full interview on the Think Clearly blog to learn from her firsthand experience. 🔎 #Interview #AudioVisualArchives #PreservingHistory #DigitalArchivist

Hey #MuseumProfessionals! If you haven't already, this is your reminder to register for museum expert Rachael Cristine Woody's upcoming webinar session: Storytelling Goals with Museum Collections Online. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, November 20, at 11 a.m. Pacific / 2 p.m. Eastern for an exploration of how museums can leverage storytelling to achieve their goals and how museum collections online can support engagement, learning, and reflection. Register now to reserve your seat! Link in the comments 👇 #MuseumPros #Curators #ProfessionalDevelopment #GLAMWorkers

Conducting archival surveys can help you manage collections across various media formats, enhance records preservation, and support broader organizational goals like accessibility and research. A well-executed survey provides valuable insights into a collection’s content, condition, and preservation needs. By following best practices in survey planning, media identification, and preservation, archivists can gain valuable insights into their collections and develop effective strategies for their care. Not sure how to run an effective archival survey yourself? Find out what it takes in Margot Note's latest blog post: How to Conduct Comprehensive Archival Surveys 🔎 Click the link in the comments 👇

The wait is over! We are pleased to announce that Stan Garfield’s new book, Profiles in Knowledge: 120 Thought Leaders in Knowledge Management, is now available from Lucidea Press. Inside, you'll find an expertly curated selection of writing and thinking from KM practitioners across 20 specialty areas. Stan's goals for the book include: 💡Exposing KM practitioners to a wide range of important thought leaders 📖 Encouraging reading of the featured books 🖥️ Resurfacing useful articles and presentations no longer available online by retrieving them from the Internet Archive 🔎 Preserving the history of the field by curating the work of prominent KM authors and speakers ⚖️ Recognizing equally the work of women and men who have contributed so much to the profession Learn more about Stan's new book and preview the chapters on the Think Clearly blog. Then, download your free copy to take advantage of this valuable resource! #KMprofiles #KMThoughtLeaders #HistoryOfKM #KMBooks

You’re invited! Join us next Wednesday, November 20th for "Skills for Special Librarians: Teaching Information Literacy"–a new Lucidea webinar presented by librarian and Instructional Technology Professor, Dr. Lauren Hays. Lauren will cover a range of topics that prepare special librarians to help patrons and end users develop information literacy. She will focus on research skills, critical thinking, and domain knowledge. Interested? We invite you to attend Skills for Special Librarians: Teaching Information Literacy on November 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. Pacific / 2 p.m. Eastern. Register today to reserve your seat! (If you can’t make it to the event, register anyway and we’ll send you a link to the recording once it's ready!) #InformationLiteracy #ProfessionalDevelopment #SpecialLibraries