Hello Michigan librarians! Posting this on behalf of the UMSI Client Engagement Team, who are looking to work with organizations relating to the courses below for fall. Of particular interest for public libraries might be the user experience classes or the Engaging with Communities course. ---------- Forwarded message --------- Hello, *T <https://www.si.umich.edu/>he University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) <https://www.si.umich.edu/> is seeking a few additional **project ideas* *for Fall 2024* *client-based courses and program <https://www.si.umich.edu/host-student-project>s <https://www.si.umich.edu/host-student-project>.* Through these opportunities, UMSI connects industry and community partners with student teams who work on real-world projects related to *user experience research and design, data analysis, librarianship and archival practice, or civic/community engagement.* By working with a student team, you will receive *consultation, recommendations, and capacity-building deliverables* from UMSI students at no cost to your organization. As a client, you will also be making a positive impact on the next generation of information leaders by providing students with unique and practical learning experiences. *The Fall 2024 courses and programs for which we are seeking project ideas include:* - *SI 407/487- User Experience Capstone <https://www.si.umich.edu/host-student-project/user-experience-ux/user-experience-capstone-si-407/487>* - *SI 405/485- Information Analytics Capstone <https://www.si.umich.edu/host-student-project/data-analysis/si-485-information-analytics-project>* - *SI 547- Engaging with Communities <https://www.si.umich.edu/host-student-project/library-archives-and-digital-curation/si-547-engaging-communities>* - *SI 633- Assessment in Cultural Institutions <https://www.si.umich.edu/host-student-project/library-archives-and-digital-curation/si-633-assessment-cultural-institutions>* - *SI 699- User Experience Research and Design Mastery <https://www.si.umich.edu/host-student-project/user-experience-ux/si-699-mastery-user-experience-research-and-design>* - *Student Organization- Engaged Learning Leaders (SO-ELL)* <https://www.si.umich.edu/host-student-project/student-organization-engaged-learning-leaders-so-ell> *Submit your project idea(s) for consideration by Friday, July 26 by completing this form. <https://umforms.tfaforms.net/218328> *Contact the UMSI Client Engagement Team at umsi.client.engagement@umich.edu with any questions. *Please help us spread the word* about these opportunities by forwarding this message to your networks and/or* reposting our call for projects on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gabrielle-strzalkowski-121118216_calling-all-project-ideas-is-your-activity-7219339172015165440-30gP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop>. *Thank you! *Gabby Strzalkowski *(Pronouns: <https://pronouns.org/what-and-why> she/her) [image: A button with "Hear my name" text for name playback in email signature] <https://www.name-coach.com/gabrielle-strzalkowski> Marketing and Relationship Development Program Manager University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) UMSI Engagement Center | 777 North University Ave., Suite 200 gabstrz@umich.edu | http://www.si.umich.edu Submit a project idea <https://umforms.tfaforms.net/218328> for a UMSI client-based course or program <https://www.si.umich.edu/host-student-project> Want to discuss project ideas? Schedule a meeting with me <https://calendly.com/gabstrz/30min> -- Kristin Fontichiaro Clinical Professor 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/>