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DIY Summer Camp Photo Booth

Summer Camp Programming

Here’s a fun and unique way to capture memories this summer. Why not create your own DIY photo booth at summer camp! Over the years I’ve seen a few camps embrace the DIY photobooth. These are pretty easy to set up and can be very low cost. With a few supplies and some creativity, you […] The post DIY Summer Camp Photo Booth first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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4 Steps to Centralized Management for Cloud Security

State Tech Magazine

A multicloud environment offers numerous benefits, including a high degree of scalability and flexibility, but it also presents security challenges. State and local government IT leaders should consider these four steps to remove complexity from their cloud security environments and keep resources safe from attack. 1. Adopt Cloud-Specific Security Tooling Solutions such as cloud security posture management and cloud workload protection secure cloud-native applications and environments from devel

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Generative AI in operations: Capturing the value

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Uncover the transformative power of generative AI within the operations value chain—shaping C-suite discussions across industries.

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The future of government jobs: Post generative AI

GCN

In the wake of dramatic technological advances, the workplace of the future will be far different than was envisioned a year ago.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Municipal Operations

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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How Local Leaders Can Use AI to Advance Housing Policy

NLC (National League of Cities)

Local leaders are leveraging emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance data analysis, streamline administrative tasks and improve the accessibility of government services across a wide variety of topic areas. This blog focuses on how cities can use AI tools to advance equitable and inclusive housing policies.

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AI could make cities autonomous, but that doesn’t mean we should let it happen

GCN

COMMENTARY | AI could take us beyond the concept of smart cities, telling us how and why things happen in urban settings. But cities must consider how AI systems could make uninformed or amoral decisions, one expert warns.

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A seasoned legislator looks to help newcomers navigate the complex world of lawmaking

GCN

As state legislatures across the country prepare for the new session, Washington state Sen. Karen Keiser offers newly elected lawmakers advice in a new book that looks back on a 25-year career.

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Inclusive Mental Health Policies: A Workforce Imperative

NLC (National League of Cities)

By Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia, PhD It’s no secret that our nation is in the midst of a mental health crisis. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about 1 in 5 American adults will experience a mental health condition in a given year.

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States hope doulas can deliver better maternal health outcomes

GCN

Lawmakers are pouring resources into health care services like doula programs to improve comprehensive reproductive and maternal health care.

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Best of 2023: Risk and Crisis Communications

Disaster Zone blog

This is an area many people and organizations screw up.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Maximize Device ROI Through Lifecycle Management

FedTech Magazine

Believe it or not, end-user devices rushed to federal workers at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to enable remote work are more than 3 years old and may need to be replaced. Agencies that used device lifecycle management to monitor these devices are in a good position to boost their return on those investments; adopting the practice can make life easier for IT departments in general and improve an agency’s ROI.

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Tips for the Biggest Marketing Conflict Libraries Face: How Do You Balance Your Library’s Needs and Your Community’s Needs?

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 222 Library marketing… it’s sometimes a balancing act. There are things that your library wants to promote. And there are things that your community wants from your library. Sometimes, those two things conflict with one another! In this episode, you’ll get some tips for finding the balance between building things that your cardholders and community need versus working on your library’s overall vision.

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Japan Earthquake on New Year's Day

Disaster Zone blog

Starting the year out with a bang.

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How Copenhagen got 12,000 residents to participate in large-scale Proposals project in just 4 months

Citizen Lab

In August 2023, the City of Copenhagen took a bold step forward on their participatory democracy journey with a new community engagement initiative: encouraging residents to submit proposals for city improvement projects. In just four months since their launch, they have gained 12,000 platform registrants. The post How Copenhagen got 12,000 residents to participate in large-scale Proposals project in just 4 months appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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Preventing Controlled Burns from Igniting Wildfires

Disaster Zone blog

An opportunity to use Siri.

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January 2024 top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library collection for children up to five years old and their families. Playtime Fun Join us for weekly playdates in the Story Room at the library on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. until noon.

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How to Perfect a Local Government Year In Review: Budget Planning & Setting Goals With GovPilot

GovPilot

As the year draws to a close, the role of local government officials becomes increasingly demanding. During this time, the weight of their responsibilities intensifies with the pressure to wrap up the year’s initiatives, while also preparing for the challenges that may come with the new year. With this comes a period of reflection on the progress that has been made as well as contemplation on what could have been done differently.

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Call for Reviewers: Reader’s Round-up Against the Grain (Book and Database Reviewers)

A Library Writer's Blog

CFP URL: [link] The Reader’s Round-up Column is seeking additional reviewers to assess books and databases that fit one of two basic areas. The first area (formerly Monographic Musings) is for works that cover librarianship, publishing and information management. The second area (formerly Reference Reviews) focuses on books, ebooks and databases purchases for library collections.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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India’s Shift to Low-Carbon Construction Must Not Leave Workers Behind

The City Fix

India aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its economy by 45% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels, and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. The country can’t achieve either goal without a radical transformation in its buildings and construction sector, which was responsible for around 17% of the nation’s.

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Cultivating Soft Skills for Effective Government Hiring and Talent Efficiency

CarahCast

During this podcast, our experts will go over the essential soft skills that are crucial for government hiring, including communication, integrity, and safety behavior. During this podcast, our experts will go over the essential soft skills that are crucial for government hiring, including communication, integrity, and safety behavior.

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California is poised to protect workers from extreme heat—indoors

GCN

Only two other states have adopted heat rules for indoor workers. Nationally, legislation has stalled in Congress, and a process initiated by the Biden administration to establish national heat standards for outdoor and indoor work could take years to finalize.