Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

On this holiday week, I wanted to let my loyal readers catch up on the most popular Super Library Marketing posts you may have missed. Top Posts of 2023 #1: A Major Research Study Sheds Light on the Reading Habits of Millennials and Gen Z: What the Results Mean for Your Library Promotions #2: 5 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Write Email Subject Lines That People Actually WANT to Read #3: Putting ChatGPT to The Test: Will It Help Your Library With Promotions?

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Next City

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Staff picked the stories that moved them this year — each shows the power of solutions journalism to highlight how people are creating cities where everyone can thrive.

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Summer Camp Programming

DECEMBER 28, 2023

SHOW NOTES In this episode, Kelie and Shauna give a different take on the Summer Camp Society’s November 14th episode: Rethinking the Counselor Role. Links: Summer Camp Society Podcast: Season 2 Episode 13 The Other Side: Episode 2 – Are We Asking Too Much of Our Staff? Want to add to our conversation? Have a […] The post Ep 27: The Other Side of Rethinking the Counselor first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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GCN

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Many efforts that had been in the works for years started paying off this year, but passenger rail advocates hope even better things are on the way.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Next City

DECEMBER 26, 2023

We've collected our top reporting and analysis from this year on the solutions that liberate cities.

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GCN

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Many of the laws passed in 2023 against social media platforms have been challenged in court. But states appear undeterred as they continue weighing ways to curb social media’s effects on young people.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Data gathering may seem like a quiet pursuit, but Airis McCottry Gill speaks of it with great passion. As the former Executive Director for Employee Experience and Organizational Management at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Experience Office, she believes that both qualitative data (what people think and feel) and quantitative data (what you can measure and count) offer insight into EX.

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Next City

DECEMBER 29, 2023

We compiled proud moments from the nonprofit media outlet’s first two decades.

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 221 Recording The Library Marketing Show does not always go as smoothly as planned. In fact, sometimes it’s downright messy. So, today I’m showing you some of the biggest bloopers from recording sessions in 2023. Thank you for sticking with me, even when I’m not entirely polished.

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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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GCN

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As the federal government rolled up its pandemic-era social safety net, state and local governments stepped in to fill the gaps in housing, child care and food assistance.

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Policy Chats

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In this episode, President and CEO of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Nicholas Adcock talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the importance of local economies and their relevance in an increasingly globalized world. About Nicholas Adcock : Nicholas Adcock currently serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity, Riverside and previously served as president of the Pick Group of Young Professionals.

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Next City

DECEMBER 27, 2023

We compiled proud moments from the nonprofit media outlet’s first two decades

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Careers in Government

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Launch your career with entry-level government jobs at Careers In Government. Explore opportunities and start your journey toward public service success. The post Launching Your Career: Finding Entry-Level Government Jobs appeared first on Careers in Government.

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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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GCN

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Tampa Water Department is exploring suspended ion exchange technology as a way to address PFAS contamination to meet new federal standards.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 29, 2023

At the 2023 City Summit in Atlanta, GA, the National League of Cities (NLC) welcomed the latest participants in the City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) program, which seeks to address these inequities and underrepresentation of entrepreneurs of color and from other underrepresented backgrounds.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Best of 2023 Episodes: Perhaps you have never heard of an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) and don’t understand what the implications from one being used as a weapon against the United States or other national powers. That is what this podcast does, looking at the full impacts of such a weapon being used in the future. The guest for this podcast is William R.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As this year comes to a close, governments’ approach their own finale of the fiscal year. Similarly to the universal financial stresses of the holiday season, budgets tighten in the last months of the fiscal year. Operations do not slow, bills remain due, and funding cannot cease in the final stretch of the year. This being so, careful, calculated budgeting must be commenced throughout every phase of financial planning for the year ahead.

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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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GCN

DECEMBER 28, 2023

State and local governments are still figuring out how to best put the technology to good use. Next year will be a critical one in getting it right.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 28, 2023

2023 has been a busy year for local governments. In responding to the multiple needs of cities, towns and villages, NLC produced a number of resources that support local leaders and municipal staff in addressing their community’s needs.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 25, 2023

I don't like to push the holidays so much, because it implies everyone is Christian, and that isn't the case. But given that this blog covers construction too, I thought this card was pretty funny. Best wishes for 2024. I could say it's been a crap year for me, being diagnosed with two cancers and congestive heart failure. OTOH, one cancer is "cured", the other seems to be responding well to treatment, and that is the case too with the CHF.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Moorestown, NJ expands their established partnership with GovPilot through the purchase of new government management software solutions to streamline operations.

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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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GCN

DECEMBER 29, 2023

New enrollees will join more than 655,000 children, young adults through age 25, and adults 50 or over who have already signed up for Medi-Cal through previous expansions to residents lacking legal authorization.

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Entering into 2024 and this is still not working for GCC customers. Without the ability to configure apps, the edge browser is a terrible experience. My users are redirected to "personal office" waffles and suffer the spammy msn page full of ads and adware. This was working before the move to the new homepage. I submitted a ticket and was told that the feature is not available for GCC users.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 23, 2023

-- High rates and prices make it less affordable to own a home in Canada , Royal Bank of Canada In some markets, 80% to 102% of median income is required to own and maintain a house. OTOH, in the US the Wall Street Journal reports on " The Rise of the Forever Renters." The two reports discuss very different phenomenon. One group can't afford housing at today's prices.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Parsippany, NJ expands their established partnership with GovPilot through the purchase of new government management software solutions to streamline operations.

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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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GCN

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The first half of the year was marked by the end of pandemic-era benefits. The second half was dominated by the shutdown. All the while, leaders were preoccupied with infrastructure, technology and flags.

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CarahCast

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Join our webinar focusing on the imminent 2024 election concerns. A panel of cybersecurity and election integrity experts will uncover new coordinated vulnerability disclosure (CVD) practices, sharing insights from recent hacker challenges and discussing how CVD can fortify your security measures while enhancing trust with constituents. Join our webinar focusing on the imminent 2024 election concerns.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The Raleigh News & Observer named Myrick Howard, president of Preservation North Carolina for 45 years until he retired this year, the 2023 Tar Heel of the year (" He’s rescued 900 buildings to save NC history. Meet the N&O’s Tar Heel of the Year "). PNC has been a leader in various real estate strategies including tax credits and a revolving fund, to save and restore all those properties during his tenure.

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There are hundreds of recommendations seem to cover a much larger scope of cybersecurity compliance and not simply M-21-31. Why is that? Sure, having things like "Attestation that you are using FIPS 201 compliant PIV" is important, but how does that map back to requirements in the M-21-31 document?

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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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