Super Library Marketing

MARCH 27, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library My phone has a folder just for conference apps. And perhaps this is super nerdy, but I get a sense of thrill from moving an app from the folder to my homepage. It means it’s time to attend a conference! Conferences, in whatever form they take, give you space to step away from your normal work tasks and learn, network, and get re-energized.

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Social Media Strategic Planning Communications Outreach 109

GCN

MARCH 30, 2023

Some lawmakers are trying to ban the app from government-owned devices, a move experts say will strengthen cybersecurity.

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Accountability Government 52

GCN

MARCH 28, 2023

User-friendly login tools and clear communication go a long way toward getting staff in step with cybersecurity protocols.

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Communications 97

Next City

MARCH 27, 2023

Guaranteed income programs across California are working with pregnant women and families in an effort to break the cycle of poverty-driven health disparities.

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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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Reprogramming the City

MARCH 28, 2023

A note of appreciation for an act of reuse that transforms a Stockholm public space. Equality is a difficult notion for cities. Perfect in concept, imperfect in delivery. Before boarding a plane for a talk in Sweden, I received an email asking me to submit an image that represented urban equality to be projected during a panel discussion on the topic.

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Disaster Zone blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Of course they should. I’m not to blame for my decisions.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MARCH 29, 2023

The federal government reported an estimated $247 billion in payment errors during the most recently completed fiscal year (FY 2022). These errors include overpayments or payments that should not have been made—for example, payments to deceased.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

The challenges facing the nation’s community water systems are vast and ever-expanding. It’s not enough that utilities across the country need to monitor for scores of contaminants and oversee broad water distribution networks. In recent years, they’ve been forced to develop strategies to maintain operations in the face of new threats posed by climate change, extreme weather and cybercriminals.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

Funders and nonprofits – two sides to a very important coin. Sure, nonprofits would not last long without the resources provided by individual donors, foundations, corporations, and (in some cases) government agencies. But without nonprofits, the work provided for our citizenry, environment, and animals would not happen at all, or at the very least, at the scale it is.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 29, 2023

The risk and ambiguity inherent in innovation can make employees shy away from it. Creating an innovation culture where risk-taking is embraced must start at the top.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 28, 2023

IoT can help housing associations identify unsafe homes and ensure that tenants are not exposed to dangerous living areas Throughout the UK, local authorities and housing associations have a responsibility to ensure citizens live in safe and secure homes. Maintaining high standards is paramount. The tragic story of Awaab Ishak , a two-year-old from Rochdale who died due to direct exposure to black mould, shows the catastrophic reality of what’s at stake when unsafe homes go under the radar.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Chicago’s city council recently passed an ordinance aimed at improving traffic safety and efficiency with two pilot projects: Smart Streets and Smart Loading Zone. The first would use cameras on city poles or vehicles to capture parking infractions and ticket offenders, while the second would use license plate-reading cameras to make loading zone payment easier and catch violators.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 28, 2023

More than 3,000 local leaders from across the nation gathered in Washington, DC for the 58th annual Congressional City Conference (CCC). The ongoing theme of this year’s CCC was the importance of education, partnerships, and job creation to build better cities, towns, and villages.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 27, 2023

The space sector is at an inflection point similar to what commercial air travel experienced after World War II and the internet saw in the 1990s. Is your company ready to capture the opportunity?

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 30, 2023

Why is sustainable procurement so important? And how can organisations use technology to accelerate their efforts? One of the biggest challenges companies face is designing and implementing sustainable procurement policies and overcoming a lack of crucial visibility across their supply chains. As global communities continue to tackle the climate crisis, greater focus has been placed on ESG standards and how organisations can lower their carbon footprint.

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The City Fix

MARCH 30, 2023

China’s transport CO2 emissions accounted for 11% of the world’s transport greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, following only the United States (21%), according to data from Climate Watch. And these numbers have been growing rapidly: The average annual growth rate of China’s transport.

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Transportation Accountability Sustainability 98

Center for Community Progress

MARCH 30, 2023

Picture a neighborhood with numerous run-down homes, vacant lots, and boarded-up buildings, grounds or structure overgrown with vegetation. What word comes to mind to describe those conditions? For many, that word is “blight.” Blight is a shorthand term many people use to refer to properties they perceive as problematic in some way: appearing unsafe, visually unpleasant, or a threat to neighborhood property values.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 30, 2023

Direct losses from operational-risk failures are mounting, and in today’s volatile economic environment, consequent losses in share price are many times greater.

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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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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 30, 2023

Across the public sector, boosting agility has been a priority in digital transformation and modernization strategy. Our colleagues at Financial Technology Today published this article exploring the benefits of enterprise resource planning solutions, or ERPs, for enabling speed, transparency, and flexibility. The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a period of unprecedented uncertainty that has persisted ever since.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

When many think of climate change, they often think of floods, fires, droughts, and ecosystem collapse. However, the impacts of climate change spread far beyond natural disasters. Climate change is also a significant factor in many health-related issues, from the increase of pest-related illness, to food scarcity, access to clean air and water, and beyond.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

The South Florida Water Management District oversees water resources for more than 9 million residents, from Orlando to the Florida Keys. That means monitoring water quality, especially in Lake Okeechobee, the largest freshwater lake in the state and the 10th largest lake in the country. That’s no small task. “My staff is about 75 Ph.D. scientists in various disciplines,” says Sean Sculley, chief of the applied science bureau in the SFWMD’s Water Resources Division.

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Management 98

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 31, 2023

With bold, decisive action, the US higher education sector could expand its impact, deliver on its promise of more-equitable outcomes, and improve the nation’s economic competitiveness.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 30, 2023

Archangel is empowering telecare service provider organisations to act strategically – and act today – to make the most of the exciting opportunities afforded by digital technology The PSTN switch-off programme, scheduled for completion in 2025 but already well underway, is a major catalyst in driving change within infrastructure critical to the future of telecare services.

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GovLoop

MARCH 31, 2023

The GovLoop “ Decision Intelligence: New Possibilities for Data-Based Decision-Making ” guide explores creative ways for agencies to maximize data’s potential, and examines concerns regarding what data is used, for what purpose. Here are related resources you might find helpful. ⇒ Practices to Improve Data Stewardship and Value A part of the Federal Data Strategy, these are actionable goals to help agencies, practitioners and policymakers improve government’s use of data.

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Careers in Government

MARCH 25, 2023

Post-COVID we are in different times than ever before. For quite a while, job seekers were in control and now we are seeing this power shift. The post How a Transformational Career Coach Makes Superior Candidates appeared first on Careers in Government.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 27, 2023

By focusing on growth, resilience, and sustainability, dairy processors have an opportunity to leverage momentum and engage consumers and customers with a unified story.

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Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 29, 2023

We must improve security because the impacts of human error on cybersecurity can be immense, and one small slip-up can have disastrous impacts One small slip-up or moment of personal irresponsibility can cause havoc for even the most robust organisations. An incident involving Sellafield nuclear power plant earlier this year served as a reminder of the risks posed by employees’ actions.

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GCN

MARCH 31, 2023

Colorado plans to leverage federal grant dollars to help its smaller communities protect themselves and expand a shared security operations center to track threats.

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Operations Security 93

Super Library Marketing

MARCH 29, 2023

Watch the video here The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 183: Are you the only person handling your library’s social media promotions? Do you have about 1000 other tasks you need to complete at work each day? You don’t have to sacrifice your library’s social media presence just because you’re short on time. In this episode, I’ll show you how to manage library social media in ten minutes a day or less!

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 30, 2023

Despite a challenging landscape, China remains one of the most attractive markets in the world for multinational companies that can strike a balance between global and local.

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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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