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The internet has granted humanity an infinite memory, but also inspired a countermovement, "the right to be forgotten." Margot Note explores the legal and philosophical tension this creates for archivists, whose identity is rooted in the right to remember. bit.ly/4dttRwI

With a collaborative museum portal, the search bar is just one of many entry points for collection discovery. Rachael Woody shares examples of portals that offer alternate user pathways, including galleries, topic browsing, and online exhibitions. bit.ly/4dsWutV

Introducing The KM Cure, a new series addressing critical organizational challenges through knowledge management principles & practices. The first post reviews the causes, risks, and costs of knowledge loss and shares practical approaches to overcome them. hubs.la/Q04f3C7x0

Next week, Rachael Woody will present The Partnership Blueprint for a Collaborative Museum Discovery Portal. Join us April 29 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET for a new webinar exploring how discovery portals can support shared collection discovery. Register now 👇 hubs.la/Q04ddXRv0

How can organizations protect knowledge continuity BEFORE role changes or departures disrupt work? Clare Bilobrk shares practical ways to ensure knowledge continuity is part of day-to-day practice before people move on. Learn more on Think Clearly blog! 🔎 hubs.la/Q04c_7j-0

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek to all the fantastic librarians and library workers we know and admire, and to those we've yet to meet. At Lucidea, we value you, we respect you, and we support you. Thank you for all that you do to foster knowledge, learning, and connection.

Automation can support many aspects of archival work, from collections management to scaling digitization. In this blog post, Margot Note shares how archivists can use technology to reduce repetitive tasks and free up their time for more high-value work. hubs.la/Q04clsXv0

"We're an organization for people who work in private independent schools. Many of [which] aren’t part of a district or don’t have a close community," says Emily Woodward, President of AISL. "[We] provide a community of librarians to help each other out." bit.ly/4mjD9OF

Rachael Woody explains how blending cataloging best practices can help museums build stronger partnerships, expand collections visibility, and create consistent experiences across a shared discovery portal. 🤝 🔎 🏛️ #MuseumDiscovery #CollectionsManagement bit.ly/4mmPyBu

Lauren Hays interviews the co-authors of "The Whole-School Community Read" guidebook. Margaux DelGuidice-Calemmo and Jeannette Balantic reflect on starting small, building excitement, and why the benefits of this type of program extend beyond the library. hubs.la/Q048Tvh10

Behind every well-funded archive is a leader who learned to advocate, build relationships, and communicate value. Margot Note explores how the right mindset can turn financial stewardship from a burden into a strength #ArchivalFunding #FinancialStewardship hubs.la/Q048Vb5Z0

How can museums work together to build a stronger digital backbone? Find out tomorrow, March 25, in Rachael Cristine Woody's new webinar for museum professionals: "Power in Partnerships: Sharing with Collections Management Systems." 🤝 Register now! hubs.la/Q0489cf50

Expanding on the LEXICON framework developed by legal KM specialist Clare Bilobrk, Stan Garfield explores how nurturing feedback loops combines structured input, measurable outcomes, and cultural reinforcement to keep legal knowledge management relevant. hubs.la/Q047mssP0

School librarians are uniquely positioned to serve as leaders in their communities. 📚 Visit the Think Clearly blog to explore how you can lead from within the school library by identifying tech gaps, hosting helpful workshops & continuously learning. 🔎 hubs.la/Q047mFjD0

Join us Weds, March 18 for a practical new webinar for archivists who want to turn strategy into action. Margot Note will explore how to bridge the strategy-execution gap, turn strategic priorities into results, and measure progress in meaningful ways. hubs.la/Q046ML7S0

Strategy only creates value when it's applied to real work–a gap that many archives struggle with. Margot Note explores how to bring archival strategy to life by translating goals into tasks, tracking metrics, standardizing workflows & staying flexible. bit.ly/40MsgLi

Join us Weds, Mar 4, for "The Importance of Organizational Knowledge Retention" presented by KM expert Stan Garfield. He'll explore how organizations can reduce risk & improve continuity when expertise walks out the door. Register now to reserve your seat! bit.ly/40IngXW

Based on the LEXICON framework created by Clare Bilobrk, Stan Garfield explores how to optimize KM for ease of use with user-centered design, strong information architecture, and better enterprise search. Learn more on the Think Clearly blog 🔎 hubs.la/Q044TfXC0

Starting soon, we're going live on partnerships that can strengthen museum financial resilience, including: mergers, resource pooling, shared systems, and collaborative fundraising (with real examples). Today (2/25/26) at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET. Register now! hubs.la/Q044GFjS0

In resource-constrained environments, measurable results can be what tip the scales in favor of archives. Margot Note discusses how to choose archival KPIs, collect and analyze data, and turn metrics into stories that fuel advocacy, funding, and impact. hubs.la/Q0432xlv0