A few of the regularly scheduled continuing education events from the Library of Michigan have been scheduled for 2015. You can find these listed on the Library of Michigan's web page at www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce> Beginning Workshop - May 12-14, 2015 Bellaire, MI An annual 3-day event held each spring for library staff without a Master's degree in Library Science. This event is part of the application process for some levels of certification. New Director Workshop - Thursday, September 17, 2015 Lansing, MI This is an annual one day event that provides a wide range of information for the new and experienced director. Attendance at these workshops is a necessary part of the qualification criteria for state aid to public libraries. Advanced Director Workshop - Friday, September 18, 2015 Lansing, MI This is a one-day event that will provide in-depth information on specific topics for new and experienced directors. Attendance at the workshops is a necessary part of the qualification criteria for state aid to public libraries. Current standards for state aid for public libraries require Classes 4 - 6 directors to complete the Advanced Directors Workshop within 2 years of initial appointment. For additional information on Certification and State Aid, please visit the Library of Michigan website, http://w3.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668---,00.html Please let us know if you have any questions. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan