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<p class="MsoNormal">The registration deadline is Wednesday, April 30!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For details visit the Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop page
<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop</span></a> or you can register now.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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
<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification"><span style="color:#0563C1">Library Certification</span></a><<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification"><span style="color:#0563C1">http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification</span></a>> page.
(Other workshops that may be needed for State Aid disbursements are the New Directors' and the Advanced Directors' workshops scheduled each fall.)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Date: May 16-18, 2018<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Location: Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Deadline to register: April 30 (extended!)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please view the 2018 Attendee Information Packet found on the
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop">Beginning Workshop web page</a> for details on the event and lodging instructions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Mary Anne Smith at
<a href="mailto:smithm99@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">smithm99@michigan.gov</span></a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Evette M. Atkin<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Continuing Education Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:atkine@michigan.gov">atkine@michigan.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517.373.3746<o:p></o:p></p>
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