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 ([log in to unmask]) or Greta Bahnemann ([log in to unmask]) with any questions.

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Meghan Musolff

Special Projects Librarian for Library IT

University of Michigan Library

734-647-5978

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Greta Bahnemann

Metadata Coordinator - Minnesota Digital Library

University of Minnesota

612-625-6497