--- title: "Think Clearly: The Lucidea Blog | GeniePlus" description: GeniePlus | Discover the how-tos, issues, ideas, challenges and solutions special librarians, knowledge management professionals, and museum managers need to know. --- [![Lucidea](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/Lucidea_October2018/Images/lucidea-main-logo.png)](https://lucidea.com/) - Software Solutions - Integrated Library Systems - [SydneyEnterprise](https://lucidea.com/sydneyenterprise/) - [GeniePlus](https://lucidea.com/genieplus/) - Knowledge Management - [Inmagic Presto](https://lucidea.com/inmagic-presto/) - [Inmagic DB/TextWorks](https://lucidea.com/inmagic-dbtextworks/) - [LawPort](https://lucidea.com/lawport) - Museum Collections Management - [Argus](https://lucidea.com/argus/) - [ArgusEssentia](https://lucidea.com/argusessentia/) - Archives Collection Management - [CuadraSTAR SKCA](https://lucidea.com/cuadrastar-skca) - [Eloquent Archives](https://lucidea.com/eloquent-archives) - [ArchivEra](https://lucidea.com/archivera) - [ArchivEssentia](https://lucidea.com/archivessentia) - Electronic Resource Management - [LookUp Precision](https://lucidea.com/lookup-precision/) - [Eloquent Records](https://lucidea.com/eloquent-records/) - Resources - [Resources](https://lucidea.com/resources/) - [Upcoming Events](https://lucidea.com/events/) - [Think Clearly Blog](https://blog.lucidea.com/) - [Technical Support](https://lucidea.com/technical-support/) - About Lucidea - [Our Story](https://lucidea.com/about-lucidea/) - [Our Partners](https://lucidea.com/partners/) - [Press Room](https://lucidea.com/press-room/) - [Careers](https://lucidea.com/careers/) - [Contact Us](https://lucidea.com/contact/) # Think Clearly: The Lucidea Blog # We've Moved! **Think Clearly has a new home! [Click here](https://lucidea.com/blog) to see our latest posts.** **\***If there’s older content you’d like to catch up on, you can browse right where you are, **until Friday, April 5th**. We know it takes a minute to get used to change! ## [SharePoint, SQL and Online Dating](https://blog.lucidea.com/sharepoint-sql-and-online-dating) Posted by [Phil Green](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/phil-green) on 7/25/2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![dated-hs.jpg](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/blog_images/dated-hs.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/sharepoint-sql-and-online-dating) I am often asked “What do I tell IT when they want to replace an existing Lucidea solution with one they promise to build in SharePoint?” Well, there are *many* advantages with our Lucidea solutions, but here I’d like to share one simple but very powerful differentiator: date handling and date searching. Once you’ve read this, you’ll have a thought-provoking response for IT! [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/sharepoint-sql-and-online-dating) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/sharepoint-sql-and-online-dating#comments-listing) Topics: [Library Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/library-management), [Knowledge Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/knowledge-management), [Information Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/information-management), [Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/management), [SydneyEnterprise](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/sydneyenterprise), [Inmagic Presto](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/inmagic-presto), [Knowledge Management Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/knowledge-management-systems), [Integrated Library Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/integrated-library-systems), [GeniePlus](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/genieplus), [Argus](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/argus) ## [End User Tracking—Turn Insights into Action](https://blog.lucidea.com/end-user-tracking-turn-insights-into-action) Posted by [Lucidea](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/lucidea) on 6/1/2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![actionable-hs.jpg](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/blog_images/actionable-hs.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/end-user-tracking-turn-insights-into-action) It used to be considered inappropriate for library staff to monitor the usage patterns of their end users, but for today’s special libraries, tracking and acting upon the insights gained is essential for delivering the best in content, tools and services. Learn how to make a successful case for end user tracking. [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/end-user-tracking-turn-insights-into-action) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/end-user-tracking-turn-insights-into-action#comments-listing) Topics: [Library Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/library-management), [Solo Librarianship](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/solo-librarianship), [Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/management), [SydneyEnterprise](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/sydneyenterprise), [Integrated Library Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/integrated-library-systems), [GeniePlus](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/genieplus) ## [How Do Ideas Grow?](https://blog.lucidea.com/how-do-ideas-grow) Posted by [Stephen Abram](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/stephen-abram) on 5/24/2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![how-do-ideas-grow-hs.jpg](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/blog_images/how-do-ideas-grow-hs.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/how-do-ideas-grow) You’ve got an imagination. You’re creative. Librarians often say they’re not—so typically modest—but generally acknowledge that the magic in getting answers and insights from information is a creative act. Librarians are experts in that. If you’re too self-effacing to present yourself as an expert, can you simply admit to your *expertise?* In this first post (of many) for Lucidea’s Think Clearly Blog, I’ll put forward two frameworks for thinking about how to successfully present creative ideas for innovation and change within your organization. [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/how-do-ideas-grow) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/how-do-ideas-grow#comments-listing) Topics: [Library Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/library-management), [Solo Librarianship](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/solo-librarianship), [SydneyEnterprise](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/sydneyenterprise), [Integrated Library Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/integrated-library-systems), [GeniePlus](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/genieplus) ## [10 Questions Your ILS Should Help Answer](https://blog.lucidea.com/10-questions-your-ils-should-help-answer) Posted by [Lucidea](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/lucidea) on 4/21/2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/blog_images/questions-hs-1.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/10-questions-your-ils-should-help-answer) If you are planning to buy an ILS, or want to migrate/upgrade, you need to think about your organization’s needs both strategically and tactically in order to select the right platform. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself that will help. [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/10-questions-your-ils-should-help-answer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/10-questions-your-ils-should-help-answer#comments-listing) Topics: [Library Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/library-management), [Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/management), [SydneyEnterprise](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/sydneyenterprise), [Integrated Library Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/integrated-library-systems), [GeniePlus](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/genieplus) ## [Do You Deliver Content via Your Organization’s Website? Upward Mobility is Key!](https://blog.lucidea.com/upward-mobility-is-key) Posted by [Ron Aspe, CEO](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/ron-aspe-ceo) on 3/17/2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![on-your-website.jpg](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/blog_images/on-your-website.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/upward-mobility-is-key) As part of its new mobile-first strategy, Google will give preferential search rankings to mobile-friendly sites (sites optimized for mobile devices). This change will have a significant impact on search results. Librarians and knowledge managers who make content available to the public, external researchers, funders, et al., through an organizational website must take this into consideration. [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/upward-mobility-is-key) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/upward-mobility-is-key#comments-listing) Topics: [Library Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/library-management), [Knowledge Management](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/knowledge-management), [Solo Librarianship](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/solo-librarianship), [SydneyEnterprise](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/sydneyenterprise), [Inmagic Presto](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/inmagic-presto), [Knowledge Management Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/knowledge-management-systems), [Integrated Library Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/integrated-library-systems), [GeniePlus](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/genieplus) ## [Global Navigation Enhancements—What’s on the Menu?](https://blog.lucidea.com/global-navigation-enhancements) Posted by [Lucidea](https://blog.lucidea.com/author/lucidea) on 3/10/2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lucidea.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/lucidea-labs-bg.jpg)](https://blog.lucidea.com/global-navigation-enhancements) We’re always trying to enhance our software to make it easier to navigate. Recently, we introduced a new menu system in SydneyEnterprise, GeniePlus, and Argus. It makes great use of “screen real estate” while giving you lots of choices, and personalization via “Favorites.” [Read More](https://blog.lucidea.com/global-navigation-enhancements) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lucidea.com/global-navigation-enhancements#comments-listing) Topics: [SydneyEnterprise](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/sydneyenterprise), [Archives Collections Management Software](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/archives-collections-management-software), [Integrated Library Systems](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/integrated-library-systems), [GeniePlus](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/genieplus), [Argus](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/argus) [All posts](https://blog.lucidea.com/all) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - [Knowledge Management (194)](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/knowledge-management) - [Library Management (124)](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/library-management) - [Strategy (85)](https://blog.lucidea.com/topic/strategy) - 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