A Library Writer's Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Join us for the 11th Annual Kraemer Copyright Conference at the Ent Center for the Arts, located on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus from June 11-13, 2024. Copyright Law, recent updates to the law, and how it impacts the services we offer our library users. Registration for the conference will open soon.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

1, 2024, for several legislative… State Senate Bill 717, also referred to as the Broadband Access Point Investment Acceleration Study Act of 2022, was introduced in May by Sen. Per the new legislation, CDT will need to issue a report on broadband access point location opportunities and roadblocks by Jan.

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Center for Community Progress

JULY 29, 2024

When : October 9-11, 2024. The room rate ends on September 16, 2024 or when the room block sells out. You’ll learn about new laws and issues affecting vacant property. Your community is facing different challenges in 2024 than it was in 2007, and even in 2022. The sessions at RVP reflect that!

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GovLoop

APRIL 8, 2024

For 2024, I think we’re going to see a lot more use of generative AI in government,” Noveck said. States will clarify how existing privacy and nondiscrimination statutes apply to AI and consider new laws to protect the public’s rights, Noveck predicted. This article appeared in our guide, “ Gearing Up for AI.”

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

million in 2024, more than double the $1.21 This is a sample of the data in the “State of Ransomware in State and Local Government 2024 report.” The average (mean) cost for state and local government organizations to recover from a ransomware attack was $2.83 million reported in 2023.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

At the same time, many police departments are stretched thin, reducing the enforcement of traffic laws that can deter reckless driving behavior. When Colorado passed a new law to increase automated enforcement, the sponsors carefully crafted the bill to balance safety needs and civil liberties.

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Center for Community Progress

JULY 3, 2024

Dear friends and colleagues, As we enter the second half of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on a few remarkable accomplishments Community Progress achieved in the first six months of this year. As we move into the latter half of 2024, there are so many exciting opportunities to connect with Community Progress on the horizon.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 9, 2024

There is help for municipalities and community water providers overwhelmed by the April 2024 U.S. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes $10 billion in grants that primarily flow through states, is just one of the funding sources. These initial funding channels have a sunset, while the EPA ruling is forever.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The three versions of Gemini-Pro, Nano, and Ultra will be released progressively, with Ultra being the most powerful iteration and set to be publicly available in early 2024. Gemini’s Ultra model can also power AlphaCode2, a new code-writing tool that can outperform 85% of competition-level human computer programmers.

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Barrett & Greene

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It followed up by saying “While Wilmington ranks as one of the least safe cities, it has some of the largest number of law enforcement employees per capita.” This intrigued us and so we followed through with the original report , which had been created by WalletHub in its Safest Cities In America (2024) study.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

-based ZeroEyes , works by identifying brandished guns and notifying ZeroEyes operation centers, where human analysts determine whether an AI-detected threat is accurate before alerting local law enforcement. O’Shea’s office has received 45 alerts of possible guns in 2024 so far, according to CBS Chicago.

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Government Technology Insider

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With mounting global cybercrime, forensic computer analysts are one of the top eight cybersecurity jobs going into 2024 , and certified forensic computer examiner (CFCE) certifications are among the best networking credentials. CFCEs play a pivotal role in digital forensics, bringing a unique set of skills and expertise to complex cases.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Examples include: Text data sources and collections management Library applications of text data mining: easy examples in context Problems of text data mining in libraries: licensing and legal aspects of TDM Labor in supporting TDM education Evaluating proprietary and black box TDM products Practical Applications and Case Studies.

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Michelle Sara King, a 2024 alum, shared that the program “helps leaders reflect upon what they are currently doing, strategically plan for the future and was the best training [she] has taken since law school.”

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 10, 2024

North Carolina property tax law, nicknamed the Machinery Act, contains many dozens of full or partial exemptions for property as diverse as free drug samples, uranium 233, and Loyal Order of the Moose clubhouses. She sells it to the University of North Carolina (UNC) in April 2024. See this blog post for more.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 7, 2023

Agency Name: Administration for Children and Families - ORR Description: The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) has updated the funding opportunity for Fiscal Year 2024. Some unaccompanied children are required by law to receive a HS, while others may be subject to ORR policies or discretionary funding.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 28, 2024

In April 2024, the European Parliament adopted the proposed EHDS Regulation. With the European Council expected to follow suit, we appear set to see the first common EU data space come into force by the close of 2024. Germany has proposed its own national law, the Health Data Use Act (GDNG), to improve access to healthcare data.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

September 2024 Update Microsoft 365 Commercial + Azure Commercial FedRAMP in Azure The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. that require CJIS.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Sample topics could include: Text data sources and collections management Library applications of text data mining: easy examples in context Problems of text data mining in libraries: licensing and legal aspects of TDM Labor in supporting TDM education Evaluating proprietary and black box TDM products Section 3 - Practical Applications and Case Studies (..)

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Government Technology Insider

JUNE 13, 2024

Workforce and Privacy are Top-of-Mind for Agency Leaders It was no surprise to attendees of the NASCIO 2024 Mid-Year Conference that AI dominated the conversation. However, complying with these laws is complex. Agencies must therefore ensure their data complies with record series laws before bringing AI into their operations.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 23, 2024

leading to jump in fines ," Post , 2024). Council decriminalizes Metro fare evasion: ‘I’m sad that’s Metro’s losing money, but I’m more sad about what’s happening to black people.’ ," Washington Post , 2018, " Metro cracks down on fare evasion in D.C.,

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A Library Writer's Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

This book will aid both novice and advanced liaison librarians alike in their work with political science, public policy, law, government, international relations, global affairs, and similar disciplines at their institutions. Part I: “Getting in the Door”: Liaising in Political Science, Public Affairs, and International Studies a.

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A Library Writer's Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

This book will aid both novice and advanced liaison librarians alike in their work with political science, public policy, law, government, international relations, global affairs, and similar disciplines at their institutions. Part I: “Getting in the Door”: Liaising in Political Science, Public Affairs, and International Studies a.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Flint ransomware attack On August 14, 2024, Flint city officials discovered that a ransomware attack had compromised their IT systems. City officials, working alongside cybersecurity experts and law enforcement, were able to restore some services by the end of August, but the road to full recovery was long.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

According to a 2024 survey by public sector HR management company, NEOGOV , which explored the effects of the ongoing hiring crisis on the public sector, 33% of agencies report impacts to service. The 700 public sector HR professionals and job seekers who were surveyed also note that law enforcement is one of the hardest areas to fill.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 26, 2024

To meet mission needs, federal agencies must interact with databases containing everything from personal records to geographical information to law enforcement data. It’s imperative that these databases comply with the White House zero-trust security mandate.

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Super Library Marketing

MARCH 20, 2023

American Association of Law Libraries In-person event , July 15-18 in Boston, MA Price: $795-$1,195 I know many of my readers work at special libraries. Sign up for their newsletter so you can be notified when registration opens for the 2024 conference. The price and the format make it a perfect option for many libraries.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Law enforcement: Officers and administrative staff can protect sensitive case information and personal data, maintaining the integrity of their work. Education: Teachers and administrators can safeguard student information and exam materials, ensuring that confidential data remains secure.

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GovLoop

MAY 2, 2024

Its transformative potential in government operations is vast, ranging from predictive analytics in defense and law enforcement to automating benefits processing, and everything in between,” he said. And it’s time for agencies to get started, said Mark Hughes, Chief Strategy Officer, also of AlphaSix.

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Government Technology Insider

JULY 9, 2024

According to NASCIO, deploying cloud solutions and artificial intelligence, increasing broadband/wireless connectivity and balancing the need for security and risk management with public access rank among the Top 10 CIO Priorities for 2024.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 30, 2024

This experience allows us to take a pulse of engagement strategies and outcomes across a variety of fields and reflect on emerging online community engagement trends for 2024. At Social Pinpoint, we see an increasing number of organizations designing participation strategies in this way and we expect this to trend up in 2024.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In January 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) unveiled the National Roadway Safety Strategy , and Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that includes a new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program.

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GovLoop

APRIL 29, 2024

The systems that once served us well have been adapted to respond to laws or business processes that they weren’t built to support,” the program description states. CASE IN POINT: Minnesota created a TMF program for reviewing agency funding requests that makes CX is a key criterion.

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NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

DECEMBER 15, 2023

ELECTION LAW: Federal District Court Judge Orders Georgia Lawmakers to Redraw Congressional Map for the 2024 Election Anne B. Hemenway —Senior Attorney On October 26, 2023, in three cases similar to the U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

The national framework for the assurance of AI in government The framework, released June 21, 2024, is a joint approach by the Australian federal, state, and territory governments to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI in the public sector.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 13, 2023

Come the 2024 deadline, telcos will then be required to follow the legal duties specified, including: The identification and assessment of any equipment that is directly or could be directly exposed to potential attackers. At the same time, Utah and Connecticut will introduce new data laws this year.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 11, 2024

billion for fiscal 2024. 24] The Council’s website goes on to state one key function for its activities: “To promote enactment of laws or regulations beneficial to, oppose laws or regulations detrimental to the FHLBanks, and obtain such research as is necessary for such promotion or opposition.” See [link]. [25]

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