Sat.Dec 23, 2023 - Fri.Dec 29, 2023

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Library Marketing Year in Review: The Top 10 Pieces of Advice for Library Promotion

Super Library Marketing

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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Year In Review: Our Favorite Next City Stories From 2023

Next City

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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Ep 27: The Other Side of Rethinking the Counselor

Summer Camp Programming

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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Why 2023 emerged as a banner year for passenger rail

GCN

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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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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The McKinsey Crossword: Boxing Day | No. 160

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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’s Most Popular Stories Of 2023

Next City

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

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States’ efforts to regulate social media will face greater scrutiny in 2024

GCN

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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Where Data Can Take You

GovLoop

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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40-ish Milestones for Next City’s 20th Anniversary

Next City

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

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Library Marketing Show Blooper Edition: Behind the Scenes Look at the Messy Process of Recording

Super Library Marketing

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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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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These pandemic-era relief programs expired in 2023

GCN

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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The Importance of Local Economies Amid an Increasingly Globalized World

Policy Chats

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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40-ish Milestones for Next City’s 20th Anniversary

Next City

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

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Launching Your Career: Finding Entry-Level Government Jobs

Careers in Government

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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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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Innovative water treatment tech could help remove forever chemicals

GCN

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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CIE Program Kicks Off Its Fifth and Final Year of Advancing Equitable Economic Development and Entrepreneurship

NLC (National League of Cities)

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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Best of 2023: The Threats from an Electromagnetic Pulse

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

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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Managing Local Government Funds For The New Year: 10 Tips To Strategic Budget Planning From GovPilot

GovPilot

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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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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After an action-packed year, 2024 will be another blockbuster year for AI

GCN

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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In Case You Missed It: 10 Resources to Strengthen Your Community & Its Residents

NLC (National League of Cities)

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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Seasons Greetings

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

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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Moorestown, NJ Expands GovPilot Partnership Through The Purchase of Additional Government Management Software

GovPilot

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

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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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In new year, all immigrants in California may qualify for Medicaid regardless of legal status

GCN

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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Re: Availability of the Cloud Policy service for Government cloud customers

Microsoft Public Sector

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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Royal Bank of Canada report, 26% of Canadian households can't afford to buy a house

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

-- 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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Parsippany, NJ Expands GovPilot Partnership Through The Purchase of Additional Government Management Software

GovPilot

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

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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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States and localities in 2023: A look at the top stories of the year

GCN

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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Ready for 2024: How Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure Can Boost Election Integrity and Public Perception

CarahCast

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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Really great article on historic preservation (North Carolina)

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

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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Re: Microsoft Sentinel: Maturity Model for Event Log Management (M-21-31) Solution

Microsoft Public Sector

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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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.