This sounds interesting:
Join the TLT Group to learn how to better use the Google Custom Search Engine.
January 9, 2pm-3pm EST
Using Google Custom Search Engine: Turning an Information Fire Hose into a Precision Instrument (TLT)For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tltgroup.org/calendar.htm
Don’t miss the January webinars from the MaintainIT crew:
Effectively Collaborating with Other Libraries and Partners: A MaintainIT Book Club Discussion
When: 01/06/2009 11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific (Noon Mountain/1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern)
Registration link: Effectively Collaborating
Duration: One hour
Every month, MaintainIT hosts an online book club discussion. We select a chapter from one of the free Cookbooks, invite people to read it, and then meet to discuss. January’s Book Club Topic is: Collaborations can enhance the library’s ability to serve your community and make library services more visible and valued. Working collaboratively opens up possibilities and enables libraries to share and conserve resources, reach new audiences, and expand services and programs. Are you interested in learning more about effectively collaborating and building partnerships? Read the chapter, register for the webinar, and then join the conversation!
Assistive Technology: A Free Webinar
When: 01/14/2009 11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific (Noon Mountain/1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern)
Registration link: Assistive Technology Webinar
Duration: One hour
Learn about assistive technology!
Using MaintainIT Resources for Technology Training – a Webinar
When: 01/15/2009 11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific
Registration link: Train-the-Trainer Webinar
Duration: One hour
Do you train library staff to use technology? If you do, please consider attending this free one hour webinar. Learn about resources for trainers and hear about training happening in the field
A Need for Speed: Measuring and Managing Bandwidth — a free webinar
When: 01/20/2009 11:00am – 12:00pm Pacific (Noon Mountain/1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern)
Registration link: Need for Speed: Bandwidth Webinar
Duration: 30 minutes
Does it ever feel like your high-speed connection to the Internet is somehow trapped in the slow lane? Are you experiencing the 3 PM chug? There are tools you can use to monitor your network performance and there are techniques you can use to manage bandwidth. Join this fast-paced and interactive webinar to find out more. Take 30 minutes out of your day to learn from the experiences of others and get something started. This is a part of the MaintainIT Cookbook webinar series where contributors to the Cookbooks share their insights, their secrets, and what you can do to get started with projects like theirs.
Well, my year ended with a test of my will. I was without Internet access from the 25th until this afternoon!! The good news is that I made it with only three or four temper tantrums 
I hope you all had a great holiday season and that you’re ready to start the new year on the right foot. I don’t do resolutions, but I do have some plans for 2009. I plan on finishing my first book and starting my second 
I plan on looking into more teaching opportunities – since I love being out there teaching librarians and future librarians. And lastly, I’m going to be more organized – otherwise I won’t be able to do the other two things
Well, back to catching up on a week’s worth of emails, blog posts and social networking Have an awesome new year everyone!
