Are you getting the most out of Google? By the end of this workshop you will make Google work for you. We'll cover intermediate to advanced search techniques as well as other Google tools and products that will make your job and your life easier. Topics covered will include: Searching, Custom Searching, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Reader, Google Alerts, GOOG-411.

Lori Reed is a learning strategist and consultant to libraries and works as the learning & development coordinator for a large, urban library system where she coordinates the training and development of over 500 employees. With more than fifteen years experience in staff development and training, Lori is a frequent speaker at national library conferences and has been published in library journals. In 2009, Lori was named one of Library Journal's Movers & Shakers. Lori is the author of LibraryTrainer.com and the managing editor of ALALearning.com. She also serves as the marketing and communication chair for ALA's Learning Round Table. Her passion is in learning and technology and making technology easy for people to understand.