The Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop is a yearly 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 Michigan 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> page. Beginning Workshop is offered annually each year in May. Dates and locations are announced in late summer or early fall via Michlib-l. This event is sponsored by the Library of Michigan Foundation<http://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.org/> and the Library of Michigan. Registration for the 2017 Beginning Workshop is now open. Register now!<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowConference.aspx?courseNum=89&cId=67&pCId=0> Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine@michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746