New library directors don't forget that the fall workshops are on the schedule. Registration for these will open this summer. Below you can find information for each workshop. For more information visit our website, www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce>. These are both one-day events to be held in Lansing. * New Director Workshop - September 17, 2015<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-230400--,00.html> 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 necessary for director certification as part of the qualification criteria for state aid to public libraries. * Advanced Director Workshop - September 18, 2015<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-253288--,00.html> 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 necessary for director certification as 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. sdw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White 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 Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Consider being a sponsor or site for the Summer Food Service Program and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp>