The registration deadline is Wednesday, April 30! For details visit the Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop page www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop<http://www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop> or you can register now. The Beginning Workshop is a 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. For more information on Library of Michigan's certification program visit the Library Certification<http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification><http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification> page. (Other workshops that may be needed for State Aid disbursements are the New Directors' and the Advanced Directors' workshops scheduled each fall.) Date: May 16-18, 2018 Location: Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI Deadline to register: April 30 (extended!) Registered attendees can pick up their packets from 6-8pm on Tuesday, May 15 in the lobby. You can also pick up packets on Wednesday, May 16 at 8:00 am during breakfast. The event concludes by 3:00 pm on Friday, May 18. Please view the 2018 Attendee Information Packet found on the Beginning Workshop web page<https://www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop> for details on the event and lodging instructions. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Mary Anne Smith at smithm99@michigan.gov<mailto:smithm99@michigan.gov>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine@michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746