Greetings! Registration is now open for the Library of Michigan's annual New & Advanced Director workshops. In order for your library to be eligible for state aid, all new public library directors and all directors newly appointed in the state of Michigan must attend one or both of these workshops. New Director Workshop (September 15, 2016) - required for all new library directors within 12 months after appointment. Advanced Director Workshop (September 16, 2016) - required for all new Class IV-VI library directors within 24 months of appointment. We welcome staff to attend that do not need to workshop to meet certification as well. Topics included would be of interest to all library class sizes. The deadline to register and also to cancel with a full refund is 5 pm on Wednesday, September 7th. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine@michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746