Reminder: The deadline to register and to make lodging reservations is April 17. For details and links to the online registration visit the Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop page www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop<http://www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop> 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> 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 1820, 2016 Location: Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI Deadline to register: April 17 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 517.373.3746. Evette Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine@michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746