The Museum Computer Network, an org that specializes in sharing information about new museum technology and its most effective uses, is holding its annual conference next week in Portland, Oregon. This year’s theme: “Museum Information, Museum Efficiency: Doing More with Less!” The org is webcasting several of its sessions for free on Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13: (All times Pacific) Museum Data Exchange Thursday 12 November, 1:30-3:00 PST

Tweets to Sweeten Collaborations for Archives, Libraries, and Museums Thursday 12 November, 3:30-5:00 PST

Libraries, Archives, and Museums: From Collaboration to Convergence Friday 13 November, 11:15-12:45 PST

Ramping Up while Scaling Down: Strategic Innovation in Challenging Times Friday 13 November, 2:00-3:30 PST

2009 Conference Roundup Roundtable Friday 13 November, 4:00-5:30 PST

Instructions for accessing the webinars will appear at the MCN site on Wednesday, Nov. 11. MCN is encouraging Twittering during the session with hashtag #mcn09oL. You will be able to submit questions during the Q & A sessions via Twitter as well. More details at MCN.