Course Details

June 19, 2012 to June 22, 2012
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

The Summer Educational Institute for Visual Resources and Image Management (SEI) is a joint project of the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) and the Visual Resources Association Foundation (VRAF). As SEI marks its ninth year, its goal remains constant: to provide visual resources professionals with a substantive educational and professional development opportunity focused on digital imaging, the information and experience needed to stay current in a rapidly changing field, and the opportunity to create a network of supportive colleagues. Past Institutes have been attended by visual resources professionals new to the field, those currently enrolled in library schools who wish to augment their experience with image management training, and more experienced professionals eager to update their skill sets in response to fast-changing technological advancements. Each year’s Institute has been very successful, and we look forward to continuing that tradition at SEI 2012.

SEI 2012 will be held from June 19th to 22nd at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The intensive three and a half-day workshop will feature a curriculum that specifically addresses the requirements of today’s professional, and will include hands-on and lecture modules. Expert instructors will cover intellectual property rights, digital imaging, metadata and cataloguing, and strategic planning. Attendees will also have an opportunity to discuss and brainstorm on a range of issues, from new media and marketing visual resources to professional development and the future of the profession during the interactive SEI ThinkCamp session planned for the final morning of SEI.

Participation

SEI 2012 is open to professionals, para-professionals, and graduate level students in visual resources, library science, the visual arts and related humanities fields, museum studies, and other image information disciplines. Participants may include:

• librarians or information professionals responsible for managing image or digital collections
• visual resources professionals and art librarians who want to update their knowledge of current practices
• individuals currently in the profession who seek focused training
• students seeking an important visual resources component to complement their graduate education.

All SEI participants are expected to comply with the University of Michigan's codes of conduct related to People, Safety & Environment and Facilities & Infrastructure.

Certification

Participants in SEI 2012 will receive a Certificate of Completion from ARLIS/NA-VRAF, signed by the ARLIS/NA president and the VRA Foundation chair.

 

Course Format:	On Site
Address:	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Duration:	3 days
Audience Category:	Practical (Hands-on) & Management (Planning)
Level:	Intermediate
Instructor(s):	Howard Brainen, Paul Conway, Greg Reser, Jennifer Riley, Madelyn Wessel
Maximum Attendees:
Cost Range:	$501-$750
Provider:	Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA), Visual Resources Association Foundation (VRAF)
Sponsored by:	Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA), Visual Resources Association Foundation (VRAF), University of Michigan

Register at course website(http://sei.vrafoundation.org/index.html)