SUMMER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR VISUAL RESOURCES AND IMAGE MANAGEMENT 2013
Registration
has opened for the 2013 Summer Educational
Institute for Visual Resources and Image Management (SEI). Now in its tenth year, SEI
is jointly sponsored by The Art Libraries Society/North America (ARLIS/NA) and
the Visual Resources Association Foundation (VRAF).
SEI 2013 will be held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor from June 18-21, 2013. This intensive workshop offers hands-on exercises and presentations in a curriculum that specifically addresses the requirements of today’s professional. Experts in the field will cover intellectual property rights, digital imaging, metadata and cataloging, and strategies for image collection management. Attendees also have an opportunity to discuss a range of issues, from new media to future career roles.
The
SEI program is suited to information professionals new to the field, those
currently enrolled in library schools who wish to augment their training, and
more experienced professionals eager to respond to fast-changing technological
advancements and job requirements. Individuals holding a range of professional
roles have benefitted from past SEIs, including image collection managers,
university and public librarians, archivists, and museum professionals
responsible for image rights and reproductions.
Space
in SEI 2013 is limited to 44 participants, with positions filled on a
first-come basis. A limited number of scholarships may be available. For any questions, feel free to contact
SEI co-chairs Betha Whitlow ([log in to unmask]) or Amy Trendler ([log in to unmask]).