Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Happy Saint Patricks Day! CivSource will be taking a half day today in honor of our Editor’s Irish heritage. Check back tomorrow for new content. Luck of the Irish to you! Original post
2011 Computers in Libraries – Some Additional Information
In an earlier post: Computers in Libraries 2011, I gave you some information on the 2011 Computers in Libraries (CIL) coming up next week in Washington, D.C. As a reminder, the conference dates are March 21 – 23, 2011. The theme for 2011 is: Strategic Focus & Value for Library Communities. CIL is a favoriteRead… Read more »
Digital Asset ROI for the Entire IT Enterprise – Analytics Aren’t Just For Websites
The use of website analytics and reporting software isn’t new to most website owners. Tracking and analyzing the usage of your website by people and search engine ‘bots are obviously essential activities for validating your investment. Typical metrics tracked include number of visits by various user types, number of downloads or access to particular content,Read… Read more »
How Google is Mapping 25 Years of Climate Change
This blog entry was originally posted on [acronym] Online, a blog and magazine dedicated to those in the public sector working within the 2D and 3D digital design, GIS, architecture and engineering disciplines. In December of last year, Google released its new Google Earth Engine, an application created specifically with scientific research in mind. ThisRead… Read more »
See conceptSearching being used at www.SaferProducts.gov
Try a search such as: Toy Cars. Click the Advanced Search link to see the extensive metadata handling available. www.conceptsearching.com
It Begins at the Beginning – Projects that Get in Trouble, Stay in Trouble
As gas prices rocket upward I am reminded of a small personal project I undertook a few years ago that holds lessons for many larger troubled projects in both the public and private spheres. It all started innocently enough when my wife asked me if I could mow the lawn one Saturday afternoon. Since theRead… Read more »
Blogging Series 10 Ways Open Innovation Can Transform Your Agency (Week 4)
Blogging Series 10 Ways Open Innovation Can Transform Your Agency (Week 4) Last time I discussed how open innovation can increase transparency in agency governance, now it’s time for Week 4! Open innovation can transform your agency by boosting employee morale and engagement. Background: Traditionally, front-line government employees have very little influence over changing anRead… Read more »
Support Green Initiatives and You Support Breakthrough Research
We post a lot about the impressive renewable energy research that is going on at our national labs and universities. So it’s easy to think that the world of green begins and ends with energy research. But a recent GreenBiz.com article reminded us that supporting green projects is about more than reducing pollution and loweringRead… Read more »
Announcement today with Treasury Board President Stockwell Day
I’ll be joining Treasury Board President Stockwell Day at 10am PST/1pm EST to help make an exciting announcement. The press release can be found here. I’ll be writing up a reaction later today. Email & Share: Original post
Recruitment 411: Creatively combating budget challenges
Our heads are spinning. Inside or outside the beltway, we’re all dealing with budget challenges. Gone are the days of week-long meetings where the entire division comes together to hash out organizational goals and commitments for the coming year. When budgets are cut – and even when they’re not – we must be cost-conscience whenRead… Read more »