Government Technology February 2010

Feb 2010 GT Cover

Public Libraries Take Information Literacy to the Next Stage

By Russell Nichols

Folsom, Calif., library uses gaming to keep patrons' interests.

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Green Technology

Four Steps for Effective Energy Management: By Ellen Kotzbauer, Contributing Writer
Examining the value of a carefully constructed action plan.

Electronic Government

Miami-Dade County Deploys Online Foreclosure Auction: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor
Miami-Dade County, Fla., conducts foreclosure auctions online instead of at the courthouse, saving money and staff.

Georgia Centralizes Child Welfare System Database: By Russell Nichols, Staff Writer
Developed from a public-private partnership, Georgia's Web-based statewide information system improves data sharing and produces real-time case records.

Twitter and Government Transparency: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor
CIOs question whether government social networking posts on external sites should be archived, and if so, how it can be done.

Funding

Denver Teaches City and County Agencies the True Cost of Technology Ownership: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor
Standardizing the IT purchasing process helps agencies get the most for their money.

Records Management

San Jose, Calif., Upgrades 911 Call Center Technology: By Emily Montandon, Associate Editor, Associate Editor
Call center improves redundancy and simplifies retrieval of recordings.

CIO Profile

Alabama CIO Jim Burns Discusses Transparency Web Portal: By Paul Williams, GTtv Editor, GTtv Editor
Citizens can access state spending and map data on Open.alabama.gov.

Justice

Los Angeles County Uses DNA Tracking Database to Solve Cold Cases: By Elaine Pittman, Associate Editor
DNA tracking database monitors the collection of arrestees' genetic material to identify who must provide DNA samples.

Feature

Virginia Strengthens IT Security From Data Center to Desktop: By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer
Virginia unifies IT security policies and infrastructure across five major areas.

Product News

New Products from Aluratek, Gateway, Memorex: By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor
E-book reader, all-in-one desktop PC, pocket camcorder.

Spectrum

IT Trends: Legislature and Public-Sector CIO Issues, Most Energy-Efficient States: By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor
Security trends for 2010, distracted drivers.

Point of View

Public Libraries Embrace Technology to Attract Citizens (Opinion): By Steve Towns, Editor
Libraries add video games, multimedia to stay relevant to tech-savvy residents.

signal-noise

What Happens When a Public Record is Actually Public? (Opinion): By Paul W. Taylor, Contributing Writer
More signal, less noise as Paul W. Taylor's monthly column signal:noise changes frequency.