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Podcast: Jerry! Jim O’Heir from NBC’s Parks & Rec

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”Apple Podcasts” tab_id=”1469655162102-4f38d228-a736″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Spotify” tab_id=”1515711504282-1d0de89e-c668″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Stitcher” tab_id=”1469655433105-29f20855-3aa4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Google Play” tab_id=”1469655435153-702cb24f-a9d6″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”TuneIn” tab_id=”1515711505200-a2bb6338-0224″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Jim O’Heir Jerry Gergich Parks & Rec IMDb | Twitter A very Parks & Rec episode for you. Jim O’Heir the actor that played the lovable Jerry Gergich (or is Garry?) came on GovLove to talk about the hit NBC show, his career … Continued

Reimagining Libraries: A Regional Library Funding Model

In this series, guest columnists write about what’s working at their library, how they are adjusting to the digital age, and what their community expects from a library. Catherine Alloway, Library Director, Schlow Centre Region Library, State College, PA, writes about library funding sources. Most public libraries in the United States depend upon state and local government funding … Continued

Giving Brass the Finger(print)

Right Now with Nick Smith What I’m listening to: NOFX’s seminal Punk in Drublic What I’m reading: I haven’t cracked it yet, but I’m really excited to start Science and the City: The Mechanics Behind the Metropolis Congratulations are in order for Darryl De Sousa, but I would not want to be Baltimore’s new police commissioner right now. … Continued

Planning & Shaping Cities: Resolutions

Editor’s note: this post is late because of me, not the wonderful AJ Fawver. Even though it’s February, AJ’s wisdom is still useful and relevant as we begin the new year. Read all of AJ’s posts from the “Planning & Shaping Cities” blog here. New Year’s resolutions are often approached with skepticism. We’ve all notice … Continued

Update on Diversity Dashboard Research Coordinator Work

The ten Diversity Dashboard Research Coordinators are in the midst of their first round of data collection efforts to compile the contact information for every CAO and ACAO in the United States. To do this, they’ve: Worked in teams to define research terms Divvied up the nation so each RC is managing the data for five states Begun … Continued

ELGL Heads to Columbus, Ohio

We’re headed to Columbus, Ohio for the 2018 Ohio City Management Association and ICMA Midwest Regional Conference. Ben Kittelson, Kent Wyatt, and Stacy Schweikhart will be representin’ ELGL and here’s what they have planned. Pins & Pints with ELGL & SGR Reception – Reserve Your Spot Here Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. … Continued

Lawrence Public Library Loves Lawrence So Much It Hurts!

In this series, guest columnists write about what’s working at their library, how they are adjusting to the digital age, and what their community expects from a library. Logan Isaman, AmeriCorps VISTA Community Outreach Coordinator, highlights how the Lawrence, Kansas Library is adjusting to the needs of their community. Much like the people of Pawnee, Indiana, we know … Continued

Maximizing Your All-In Account

Congratulations! You’re All-In with the ELGL mission to connect, communicate, and educate. This means you can add up to 10 staff members to your account for free, and you get unlimited job postings for the year! This page provides an overview on how to maximize these All-In benefits. Adding Staff to Your Account Your account … Continued

Reimagining Libraries in an Increasingly Fractured Marketplace

In this series, guest columnists write about what’s working at their library, how they are adjusting to the digital age, and what their community expects from a library. Spencer Smith, Director of Libraries, City of McKinney, Texas, writes how libraries must operate in the digital age. Recently, Fox reached a deal with the NFL for the … Continued

What Local Government Can Do To Combat The Opioid Crisis

This post is by Kylie Bayer. She writes, “Thanks to a friend who works in addiction services for helping write this article.” Drug overdose was the leading cause of accidental death in the United States in 2015. Of the nearly 53,000 deaths caused by drug overdose in 2015, prescription painkillers like Oxycontin and Percocet caused … Continued