Howdy, Mich-Lib! The University of Michigan School of Information is seeking proposals for a fall course titled Engaging with Communities, with Professor Kristin Fontichiaro. In this class, students will *research and create a community profile based on an information need stated by your organization.* Let our students research your community’s Census, demographic, consumer, and economic data, conduct some interviews, and deliver results to you. This information can help you with strategic planning and grantwriting – plus, our students can sometimes ask the questions that you can’t! We are specifically looking for cities, libraries, or non-profits in communities under 25,000 people. The student's must be able to do research based on a community with a defined geographic area (defined by zip codes, census data, etc). This project is conducted virtually, and is of no charge to your organization. Our courses are also seeking remote/virtual opportunities for students to: · Provide user experience and design recommendations for *websites, apps, and software* · Gather, manipulate, and analyze *data* · Analyze or develop guidelines for *online communities* · Establish and maintain internal *library systems* or *archival collections* For additional examples of work that can be performed by students, please visit umsi.info/clientopportunities <https://umich-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1mymbOploQwZrcvnq3C527dKpI6eZVS6lAnd986irUlU-174888933&key=YAMMID-36617237&link=http%3A%2F%2Fumsi.info%2Fclientopportunities>. You will find full project descriptions and project examples that demonstrate the value of UMSI students’ work. To propose a project, please fill out this *brief interest form* <https://umich-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1mymbOploQwZrcvnq3C527dKpI6eZVS6lAnd986irUlU-174888933&key=YAMMID-36617237&link=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.com%2Fshr53QUIgKGYHMZBu> by *Wednesday, July 31*. Requests submitted after this date will still be considered. A member of our team will follow up within a week with additional information on next steps. If you have any questions please email umsi.client.engagement@umich.edu. We encourage you to share this email with others who might be interested in this opportunity. Sincerely, Alissa Talley-Pixley Assistant Director, Office of Professional and Community Engagement UMSI Client Engagement University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) Office of Professional and Community Engagement 777 N. University Ave., Suite 200 Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1611 umsi.client.engagement@umich.edu | http://www.si.umich.edu <https://umich-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1mymbOploQwZrcvnq3C527dKpI6eZVS6lAnd986irUlU-174888933&key=YAMMID-36617237&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.umich.edu> -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1bHR8YmY3NDdlYzA4ZDM2MjFmMzAzMDM2OTA3NGM3NjliMzQ> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>