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The most popular books of 2018

Princeton Public Library

It’s hard to believe but the end of the year is just one month away. As expected, Best Books of the Year lists are popping up all over the place (including our own list specifically for winter reading).

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Mailbag - February 1, 2018

ParkTalk podcast

Executive Director Ray McGury answers questions from our listeners. Executive Director Ray McGury answers questions from our listeners

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Boosting Emotional Intelligence-A Key to Improved Local Government Working Relationships

Public Administration Associates

Allison Wood Brooks and Leslie John in the May-June, 2018 Harvard Business Review wrote an article called “The Surprising Power of Questions”. In late spring, I had the honor and privilege of giving the opening keynote talk at the UW-Whitewater Local Government Leadership Workshop.

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What I have observed in 35 years of municipal consulting

Public Administration Associates

My first consulting assignment was a study of the Oshkosh Police Department in 1983. Recruiting the first administrator in the then Town of Menasha came shortly thereafter.

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S1 Episode 02: Review of 2017 and Preview of 2018

ParkTalk podcast

They introduce the District’s new mission statement and preview new projects for 2018. They introduce the District’s new mission statement and preview new projects for 2018. Executive Director Ray McGury, Park Board President Mike Reilly and Director of Recreation Brad Wilson touch on the highlights of 2017, including the results of the Community Interest and Opinion Survey and the success of the Fort Hill Activity Center.

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10 Tips to Encourage Community Engagement in Diverse Communities

Social Pinpoint

We understand the power of nurturing positive relationships and encouraging participation from minority groups - here's 10 tips to help. The post 10 Tips to Encourage Community Engagement in Diverse Communities appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article

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Do No Harm Documentary selected for the REEL Recovery Film Festival!

Media Policy Center

Do No Harm Documentary selected for the Reel Recovery Film Festival 2018. Just Announced! Do No Harm Documentary selected for the REEL Recovery Film Festival lineup next October in Los Angeles. Watch here for screening info and special guests.

2018 52
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Mapping Your Way to Better Engagement – 11 Reasons to Use Digital Engagement for Your Planning Project

Social Pinpoint

Take a minute to think about advertising in 2018. Where do you see the most ads? Likely, your first thought was an ad you saw online. Businesses have realized that if they want to reach their target market, they have to bring ads to their fingertips.

2018 52
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How Oregon’s auto-enrollment IRA program, OregonSaves, helps state residents save for retirement: An interview with Lisa Massena, Executive Director, OregonSaves – Episode #168

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

Eight states have similar programs in the works, including California and Illinois, which are expected to start their versions in 2018. It has been estimated that more than half of Americans are saving too little to support an adequate lifestyle if they plan to retire at age 65.

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Two promising strategies to promote college success for disadvantaged students: An interview with Lindsay Page, University of Pittsburgh, and Michael Weiss, MDRC – Episode #167

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

Low-income and first-generation students enroll in and complete college at much lower rates than their more advantaged peers.

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How HHS’s Data Science CoLab catalyzes employee innovation: An interview with Will Yang, CoLab Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Episode #166

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

Participants applied […] 2018The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently launched a pilot version of a new initiative called the Data Science CoLab , an eight-week-long data science training program.

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Why evaluation policies are useful to results-focused federal agencies: An interview with Naomi Goldstein, HHS, and Molly Irwin, DOL – Episode #164

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

To learn more about evaluation policies and why they are useful to federal agencies, we are […] 2018

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How program managers can use random assignment (i.e., a lottery) to build evidence that can improve customer service: An interview with Matthew Notowidigdo, Northwestern University – Episode #163

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

How can program managers within public agencies — whether local, state or federal — use random assignment (in other words, a lottery) within programs to build evidence that can strengthen results and improve customer service? A good example comes from South Carolina.

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Reforming the federal Experimental Sites initiative to better learn what works in higher ed: An interview with Amy Laitinen and Clare McCann, New America – Episode #162

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

As the new report “ Putting the Experiment Back in the Experimental Sites Initiative ” discusses, the U.S.

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Insights from a leading researcher-practitioner partnership, between Stanford University and San Francisco’s school district: An interview with Laura Wentworth, California Education Partners – Episode #161

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

The partnership between Stanford University and the San Francisco Unified School District is one of the best examples of a partnership between a university and a school district.

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Reshaping Gentrification Through Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

Gentrification is is a challenge for planners and community engagement professionals because of the adversarial relationship between stakeholders. The post Reshaping Gentrification Through Community Engagement appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article

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Dale Bell visits the VW dealership to hand out Backfired postcards

Media Policy Center

Dale Bell, director of the new documentary “Backfired: When VW Lied to America”, visited the Volkswagen dealership in Santa Monica to hand out postcards about the film. For more informations, please visit: www.mediapolicycenter.org/backfired-vw-lied-america/.

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Books while you wait

Princeton Public Library

To paraphrase the great Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged that a new release book by a popular author — or a book that has received rave reviews — will have an enormous hold list.

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Nothing or everything

Princeton Public Library

Wrapped in two layers of clothing, I was well insulated to brave the brisk cold on my early morning walk, but not enough to keep me grounded in the present.

2018 52
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Short stories for shorter days

Princeton Public Library

Since the clocks turned back and daylight hours dwindle on our way to winter, I find less time to read. Dark evenings make me feel less productive, and I am liable to fall asleep on the couch at 7 p.m. while reading. I particularly enjoy short stories and novellas in these moments.

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Seven books that are perfect fall reads

Princeton Public Library

Autumn is my favorite time of year. The brisk, snapping air, the marigold crunch of leaves underfoot, cozy nights under cozy blankets — what’s not to love?

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Growing the poet-tree

Princeton Public Library

Anticipating autumn’s arrival, our library’s first poet-in-residence, Dara-Lyn Shrager, recently taught some eager families about poetic forms in a weekend workshop.

2018 52
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Defend your Development Decisions with Data

Social Pinpoint

Planning with a collaborative style of decision-making must treat information and data as an asset within their decision making approaches. The post Defend your Development Decisions with Data appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article

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The Most Important Things to Look for in a Digital Engagement Software

Social Pinpoint

There are a wide range of options for engaging with communities and stakeholders online and it's important to be sure that the one you choose has everything you need for your specific consultation.

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Our friendly bookstore

Princeton Public Library

One of the great features of the Princeton Public Library is The Library Store. Since we opened The Sands Library Building back in 2004, the Friends of the Library have run a bookstore on the first floor.

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Anything but ordinary memoirs

Princeton Public Library

As Mason Cooley once said, “Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” From Hogwarts and Narnia to East Egg and the Pequod, books have the power to transport us to different times and cities, even an alternate universe.

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The 5 Cs of Boosting Online Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

There are some quick and easy steps you can take to make sure that your next consultation gets noticed and makes an impact. We call them the 5 Cs of online community engagement!

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Screening of Backfired: When VW Lied to America at UCLA

Media Policy Center

Dale Bell, Co-CEO/President/Founder of The Media & Policy Center, is teaching a class in CRISIS MANAGEMENT at UCLA Saturday June 9th, at 1:15pm. There will be a screening of his new film: Backfired: When VW Lied to America. Preceding the showing of the film will be a brief talk by Dale Bell.

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IAP2 Cocktail Catch-Up with Tegan Hughes – Keolis Downer

Social Pinpoint

Tegan is a community engagement professional with extensive experience working on major infrastructure projects for the government and private sectors for a range of clients including Transport for NSW and Australian Rail Track Corporation.

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8 Tips to Help Identify the Right Stakeholder Groups and Reach the Right People

Social Pinpoint

Whether you're developing a new residential masterplan, redesigning a transport network, or collecting ideas for a placemaking project, identifying the right stakeholder groups is an essential part of the planning process.

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Advanced Mapping Features for Multi-Design Projects

Social Pinpoint

It is now easier to display multiple designs for one project in the same area with our advanced mapping features. The post Advanced Mapping Features for Multi-Design Projects appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article Best Practice

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Ideation & Brainstorming Tools

Social Pinpoint

Creating an online space for a community to share their thoughts and ideas is a great way to make residents feel involved with council planning and projects.

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14 inspiring stories that will make you eager to engage with your community

Social Pinpoint

People often feel that they can’t make a difference on their own. These stories show how people defied these doubts and taken a leap of faith to make a difference in their own community. Here are 14 examples of people who took it upon themselves to make a difference in their community.

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Safe Ways to School – Cambridge Primary School – Case Study

Social Pinpoint

Location: Cambridge, New Zealand Goal: The goal of this project was to help school officials understand the barriers and safety concerns parents have around their children cycling and walking to and from school safely.

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6 Major Benefits of Online Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

Traditional public participation has been around for as long as anyone can remember.

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7 Lessons we Learned from the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Social Pinpoint

As the dust settles and more details emerge about the Cambridge Analytica/Facebook data privacy scandal, organizations all around the globe are reviewing their data collection and privacy policies.

2018 52
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Reflecting on the IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum

Social Pinpoint

The International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) developed the Spectrum of Public Participation to help clarify the role of the public in the project planning and decision-making process.

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Parks and Rec Brings the Fun — Episode 023

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

On today’s episode, we’re talking with Peter Kageyama, one of the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference keynote speakers. Check out the full episode to hear Kageyama talk about why he loves parks so much, why he thinks that parks and rec are the “fun department” and why he’s so excited about speaking with park and recreation professionals at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference in Indianapolis.

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What Does It Take to Raise the Bar in Parks and Rec? — Episode 27

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

We caught up with her last week at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference in Indianapolis to find out why she thinks parks and rec is the perfect job for millennials, the need for the field to continue to evolve in order to stay relevant, and why park and recreation professionals should be so proud of what they do

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Celebrating Our 25th Episode: Why We Love Park & Rec Pros — Episode 025

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

And, if you're planning on attending the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference , let us know — we want you to come share your parks and recreation pet peeves with us so we can feature them in a future episode Happy 25th episode! This is a huge milestone for Open Space Radio, and we recently hit another milestone — we surpassed 10,000 downloads of the show! Thank YOU for listening and joining us on this journey!

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