*********************************************************************** Not a Govloop Member? 30 Secs & Free to Join for Great Info & Perks *********************** There have been plenty of Ex-Offender Job Fairs put on by various organizations nationwide to help former inmates find work. This has been taken even further as of late, as news has spread about job fairs which areRead… Read more »
Enough podcasts to get you to lunchtime, plus more unconventional wisdom: Andrea DiMaio: What Do Government 2.0 and Cloud Have in Common? Andrew McAfee: Gov 2.0 vs. the Beast of Bureaucracy Adriel Hampton: On Twitter, Engagement Equals Influence for Gov’t Accounts Alex Showerman: Social Media Is For Complainers (But Should Not Be) David Tallen: QualityRead… Read more »
Join a conversation with career counselor Heather Krasna about her new book, “Jobs That Matter – Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service.” Heather talks about finding the right job for the public good, the process of writing her first book, and how she uses social networks such as GovLoop, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Tricia Garland Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Links: www.azdeq.gov, www.azstatejobs.gov Tricia’s blogs: https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blog/list?user=1p0pkuujta2xf 1. What was your path to public service? While I was in college I was an intern for Honeywell working in the aerospace industry (government contractor) writing procedures, and I also worked as a telephone operator. In fact, some of the phoneRead… Read more »
A new analysis of government Twitter accounts in San Francisco shows that the most interactive are also the most influential. Of the 35 accounts surveyed last week (excluding political accounts by elected officials and inactive accounts), 11 are graded either above 99 by TwitterGrader, or above 20 by Klout, two of the most trusted TwitterRead… Read more »
A paper entitled Digitizing the World’s Laws: Authentication and Preservation, was given by Claire M. Germain at the 76th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, held 10-15 August 2010 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Here is the abstract: Many countries now provide online access to statutes, codes, regulations, court decisions, and international agreements. Digital law issues that haveRead… Read more »
In the political world there is a fascinating trend. Those who complain tend to use social media the most effectively. By those who complain I mean those who are NOT in power: 1. Barack Obama (the candidate, NOT the president). He used social media to engage and empower the masses unlike any modern presidential candidateRead… Read more »
A new report on the free access to law movement, entitled Free Access to Law: Is It Here to Stay? Environmental Scan Report (2010) [URL updated 7 March 2011], has been published by a research team including the following members: Project Director – LexUM: Ivan Mokanov Director of LexUM: Daniel Poulin Research Coordinator – LexUM:Read… Read more »
It’s your open gov weekend: Walton Smith: For big Gov 2.0 changes, start small Nick Charney: Motivation and Incentives in the Public Sector Michael Hackmer: Gov 2.0 Enters Next Phase – Opportunities and Action Chris Jones: It Takes a Village – Insights on Culture and Community in Local Government Adriel Hampton: Check Out How SFRead… Read more »
This is 3rd in our series “Gov’t in Wild”…You know when you see gov’t information in random places. Upload your photo or write a blog. This week: I was watching Tosh.O and saw an ad for SAMSHA “What a Difference a Friend Makes” Favorite