April, 2019

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May top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

Check out this month’s recommendations for upcoming events at the library and around town, and new picture books for children ages five years old and younger and their families, curated by the Youth Services department. Storytime With Airlie Anderson To celebrate Children’s Book Week, award-winning author/illustrator Airlie Anderson will read from her picture books Momo […].

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Transit Density Zoning: Is It A Model?

The Market Urbanism Report

California and Oregon both consider state housing bills that will allow dense development near transit. Can this become model housing legislation elsewhere?

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Episode 55: C-SPAN's 40th Anniversary

FedHeads

On episode 55, Robert Shea and Francis Rose invites Howard Mortman, Communications Director at C-SPAN, to return on the FedHeads to celebrate their 40th Anniversary. On this episode, we learn about C-SPAN’s background and their most profound moments. On episode 55, Robert Shea and Francis Rose invites Howard Mortman, Communications Director at C-SPAN, to return on the FedHeads to celebrate their 40th Anniversary.

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Turning "Ugh, Another Meeting?" into "Yay, Another Meeting!" — Episode 037

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

I know you know this feeling. You’re sitting at your desk, or out in the field, and you’re really in the zone. You’re on a deadline for something — and it’s coming up — but the juices are flowing and your productivity is on high. Then it happens. That dreaded reminder pops up and tells you that in 15 minutes you’ have to halt your momentum and go to another meeting.

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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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S9 Episode 02: Outdoor Fitness In Parks

ParkTalk podcast

Guests Kristina McGrath and Mike Piszynski discuss the outdoor fitness opportunities that Naperville Park District offers currently and will offer in the near future. Kristina explains how to use the fitness stations at 3 parks and previews a new outdoor fitness class coming this spring. Mike talks about the fitness area, challenge course and multi-purpose hill planned for the new park opening in 2020.

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How the Small Business Administration became a leader in evidence-based decision making: An interview with Jason Bossie, Director, Office of Performance Management, SBA – Episode #169

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

Over the last two years, the Small Business Administration has made laudable progress in building and using evidence in order to learn what works and help programs improve. That includes launching an evaluation office and a chief data officer role within the CFO’s office, as well as creating a learning agenda to identify priority research questions from its bureaus.

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U.S. Cities Have Drastically Different Urban Talent Sheds

The Market Urbanism Report

While coastal cites attract talent from around the nation and world, Midwestern cities remain parochial.

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Episode 54: Coalition on Government Procurement

FedHeads

On episode 54, The FedHeads welcome Roger Waldron, President of the Coalition on Government Procurement. Roger promotes common sense in government procurement and works to ensure the procurement system provides sound business opportunities that deliver best value for customer agencies. The Fedheads and Roger discuss the trend of agencies moving away from doing their own procurement, but using vehicles that already exist.

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Season 2 Episode 5 - Jen Sovada, Head of Talent Management, U.S. Air Force ISR

GovCast

Jen Sovada, a 25-year career U.S. Air Force airman, discusses her work to recruit and retain talent in the service amid a changing technological landscape and mission needs.

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Community partner: Labyrinth Books

Princeton Public Library

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with many of the municipal, non-profit, and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town. This month, Labyrinth Books is in the spotlight. Although it might seem that a library and bookstore would be at odds with one another, this is not the case at all.

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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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Sharing on Library Giving Day

Princeton Public Library

Libraries have always been about sharing. We share books and movies and a vast array of other materials with our communities. We help people learn and share experiences through classes and programs. Libraries also share with each other. This includes sharing our materials but we also share ideas. The first annual Library Giving Day (#LibraryGivingDay) […].

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Staff spotlight: Kay Fuger

Princeton Public Library

Here at the Princeton Public Library, we are lucky to have many exceptional employees who work hard to make visiting the library a memorable and joyful experience for every community member. One of my very favorite colleagues is Kay Fuger, who has worked at PPL for nearly ten years. Kay is in the Lending Services […].

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April top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

It can be challenging for parents of the youngest children to keep up with upcoming events at the library and around town, new picture books, music, and helpful apps. That’s why the Youth Services department makes monthly recommendations for things of interest for children ages five years old and younger and their families. We hope […].

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Another kind of storytime

Princeton Public Library

This won’t surprise you, but we’re big into storytelling at the library. I presume that, by now, you’ve noticed the books, but we also share stories through our film and cultural festivals, oral history programs, music and the arts, food, and sometimes through objects.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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Episode 53: Battle of the Podcasts: FedHeads vs Gov Actually

FedHeads

FedHeads welcomes co-host of Gov Actually, Danny Werfel, a director with the Boston Consulting Group. They discuss the importance of the podcasts, to share governments mission, federal service, celebrate public service, and how to approach issues in government management. Tune in for a surprise call! FedHeads welcomes co-host of Gov Actually, Danny Werfel, a director with the Boston Consulting Group.

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52: The President's Management Agenda

FedHeads

Robert Shea and Francis Rose discusses the one year anniversary of the President's Management Agenda, and the importance of the PMA and how to improve the operations of government. Robert Shea and Francis Rose discusses the one year anniversary of the President's Management Agenda, and the importance of the PMA and how to improve the operations of government.

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Episode 51: Government Shutdowns and Millennials

FedHeads

On episode 51, Robert Shea and Francis Rose welcome Traci DiMartini, Chief Human Capital Officer at Peace Corps, to discuss the impact of the government shutdown on people who are managing agencies across the country. On episode 51, Robert Shea and Francis Rose welcome Traci DiMartini, Chief Human Capital Officer at Peace Corps, to discuss the impact of the government shutdown on people who are managing agencies across the country.

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America's 5 Most Geographically Interesting Cities

The Market Urbanism Report

The American West still offers the best mixture of urbanization and stunning geography.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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San Francisco's Regulations Are The Cause Of Its Housing Crisis

The Market Urbanism Report

And it's not just one regulation that made the city expensive. It's all of them.

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Bonus Episode: The New OPM Nominee

FedHeads

Robert Shea and Francis Rose talks about President Donald Trump's selection of Dale Cabaniss to be the next director of the Office of Personnel Management. Robert Shea and Francis Rose talks about President Donald Trump's selection of Dale Cabaniss to be the next director of the Office of Personnel Management.