Save the Date for SEI: June 12-16, 2023, Online

Registration for the virtual SEI 2023 is now open! We are very excited about this year's curriculum and instructors, and hope to see many of you online on June 12-16, 2023.SEI is a fantastic learning and networking opportunity for GLAM professionals and students interested in creating and maintaining sustainable digital collections. SEI 2023 is a virtual workshop, and will open on Monday, June 12, with an orientation activity facilitated by the SEI Team. Most days feature two curricular workshops led by instructors and optional social events, during which the SEI Team plans to make time and space for SEI attendees to build community socially and professionally. SEI will close on Friday, June 16 with a wrap-up activity, also facilitated by the SEI Team. Registration rates for SEI 2023 are $225 for members of ARLIS/NA and VRA and $250 for non-members.SEI is committed to creating and supporting inclusive, diverse, accessible, and equitable communities of practice. We invite you to read our Inclusive Language Guide, which joins our Code of Conduct, Land Acknowledgement, and other documents about SEI.This comprehensive introductory workshop is limited to 50 participants. We expect to meet our registration cap quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible!If you have questions, please don't hesitate to write to the SEI Co-Chairs at seiworkshop.contact@gmail.com or via our website.SEI 2023 Implementation TeamSenior Co-Chair: Jasmine Burns, Cornell UniversityJunior Co-Chair: Natasha Bishop, Cornell UniversityFaculty Liaison and Curriculum Specialist (ARLIS/NA): Maggie Murphy, UNC-GreensboroFaculty Liaison and Curriculum Specialist (VRA): Summer Shetenhelm, Yale UniversityWeb Designer & Publicity Specialist: Meghan Rubenstein, Colorado College

Scholarships available for SEI 2023!

The Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) and the Visual Resources Association (VRA), along with the SEI 2023 Implementation Team, are pleased to announce the Samuel H. Kress Foundation Scholarships for the 2023 Summer Educational Institute for Digital Stewardship of Visual Information (SEI), to be held online on June 12-16, 2023. The Samuel H. Kress Foundation is once again generously funding scholarships for SEI 2023. This year, due to the reduced registration fee for the online workshop, we are able to fund more scholarships than in previous years. This intensive workshop is designed to serve a wide range of information professionals eager to learn about best practices and new technologies and/or update job skills in the realm of digital collections management, as well as to provide significant networking and professional development opportunities. The comprehensive curriculum seeks to address the requirements of today's cultural heritage information professionals, including hands-on and lecture modules presented by expert instructors. SEI provides new professionals, current library school students, and mid-career professionals from a wide range of related fields the opportunity to stay current in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Museum professionals, archivists, visual resources professionals, digital librarians, art and architecture librarians, digital project managers, current and recent graduate students, and others in related fields are all encouraged to attend. Details:

• The Kress Scholarship recipients will each receive complimentary registration to SEI.
• SEI 2023 is a synchronous event and all attendees, including Kress Scholarship recipients, are expected to participate fully in the workshop
  • We encourage you to review the schedule before applying
• After the event, each Kress Scholarship recipient will be required to write a summary detailing how they benefitted from SEI and the scholarship
• Applications will be evaluated by the SEI Co-chairs, with special consideration given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria:
  • Are current members of ARLIS/NA or VRA
  • Identify as BIPOC or one of the following US Census categories: African American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaska Native
  • Are currently enrolled in an MA, MLIS, MLS, or related graduate program
  • Demonstrate financial need due to unemployment, underemployment, and/or the impact of COVID-19 on professional development funding

 A note on successful applications: In addition to asking for brief biographical information, the application form will ask applicants to share a brief statement (200 words or less) about the effect attending SEI would have on your studies and/or your career. We look forward to reading your statement! We encourage you to be as specific as possible in your statement: please tell us how certain SEI workshops or events will directly benefit the work you do in your collection or academic program. Timeline:

• Kress Scholarship applications will open Monday, February 13, 2023. Applications are due by Monday, February 27 at 5pm EST.
• Recipients will be notified by March 10, 2023

How to Apply:

• Complete the online application form by Monday, February 27, 2023.

Save the Date for SEI: June 12-16, 2023, Online

The Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) and the Visual Resources Association (VRA) are pleased to announce the Summer Educational Institute for Digital Stewardship of Visual Information (SEI) will be held online Monday, June 12–Friday, June 16, 2023. CurriculumSEI is designed to serve a wide range of information professionals eager to learn about best practices and/or update job skills in digital collections management and to provide significant networking and professional development opportunities. SEI presents a comprehensive introduction to the digital life cycle and a curriculum that addresses the requirements of today's cultural heritage and visual information professionals, from designing and implementing a project to sharing the final product with others and ensuring its preservation and access. This intensive workshop, held over five days, features a curriculum taught by expert instructors who cover:

• Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights
• Ethical Digital Stewardship
• Digital Accessibility
• Project Management
• Digitization
• Cultural Heritage Metadata
• Critical Cataloging
• Digital Preservation
• DAMs and Digital Repositories

 For more information on workshops and instructors, please click on the curricular topics linked above. We invite you to view SEI 2023’s Schedule: SEI will open on Monday, June 12 with an orientation activity facilitated by the SEI Team. Most days feature 2 workshops led by instructors and an optional event called “SEI Shop Talk and Social,” where the SEI Team plans to make time and space for SEI attendees to build community socially and professionally. SEI will close on Friday, June 16 with a wrap-up activity, also facilitated by the SEI Team. SEI provides new professionals, current library school students, and mid-career professionals from a wide range of related fields the opportunity to stay current in an ever-evolving field of managing cultural heritage and visual information. Museum professionals, archivists, visual resources professionals, digital librarians, art and architecture librarians, digital project managers, current and recent graduate students, and others in related fields are all encouraged to attend. RegistrationRegistration rates for SEI 2023 will be $225 for members of ARLIS/NA and VRA and $250 for non-members. SEI 2023 will be capped at 50 attendees. Registration will open on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. ScholarshipsWe are pleased to announce that SEI will once again be able to offer a number of scholarships that fully cover the registration cost of attending SEI 2023. We are grateful to the Samuel H. Kress Foundation for their continued support of SEI. The SEI Team will send more information closer to the date, but we want to share that applications for Kress Scholarships will open February 13, 2023 at 9am EST. Applications will be accepted until February 27, 2023 at 5pm EST, and recipients will be notified by March 10, 2023. Stay in Touch with SEI!For the latest updates on SEI 2023, visit our NEW website: https://seiworkshop.org/ Have questions? Please contact us at seiworkshop.contact@gmail.com SEI 2023 Implementation TeamSenior Co-Chair: Jasmine Burns, Cornell UniversityJunior Co-Chair: Natasha Bishop, Cornell UniversityFaculty Liaison and Curriculum Specialist (ARLIS/NA): Maggie Murphy, UNC-GreensboroFaculty Liaison and Curriculum Specialist (VRA): Summer Shetenhelm, Yale UniversityWeb Designer & Publicity Specialist: Meghan Rubenstein, Colorado College

Kress Foundation Scholarships Available for SEI 2015

The Art Libraries of North America (ARLIS/NA) and the Visual Resources Association Foundation (VRAF) are happy to announce that five scholarships to the Summer Educational Institute for Visual Resources and Image Management (SEI) will be sponsored by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation (http://www.kressfoundation.org/).SEI 2015 will be held at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign from June 9-12, 2015. This intensive workshop features a curriculum that specifically addresses the requirements of today's professional in hands-on and lecture modules. SEI is suited to information professionals new to the field, and for more experienced professionals eager to respond to fast-changing technological advancements and job requirements. Past graduates of SEI have praised the expertise and preparedness of the instructors, and appreciated opportunities for networking and sharing problem-solving perspectives. One participant noted, ”I left SEI feeling renewed in my passion for what I do.”Kress Foundation Scholarship recipients for SEI 2015 will each receive $770 to cover tuition, accommodations, and minor incidentals. Applications are being accepted now for the SEI Kress Scholarships, with a deadline of Friday, February 14, 2015. Recepients will be notified no later than March 14, 2015. If you are interested in applying for a Kress Foundation Scholarship, information can be found on the SEI 2015 website at http://seiworkshop.org/scholarships/.SEI registration will open in mid-January.  Look for a description of the curriculum and information on accommodations at http://seiworkshop.org. Please feel free to contact the SEI co-chairs, Meghan Musolff (musolffm@umich.edu) or Greta Bahnemann (bahne002@umn.edu) with any questions.Follow SEI on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/SummerEducationalInstitute

Summer Educational Institute

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 tenth year, its goal remains constant: to provide information 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 professionals new to the image management 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 or increased job responsbilities. Each year's Institute has been very successful, and we look forward to continuing that tradition at SEI 2013.More info here: http://sei.vrafoundation.org/index.html