Could your organization benefit from some free help on technology or 
information-related projects? If so, consider participating in the *University 
of Michigan School of Information’s annual Alternative Spring Break*program. Becoming a host organization is easy and could be incredibly 
beneficial to your federal library. 


*WHO:* UMSI graduate students who would love to assist your organization 
during this week-long program. 


*WHAT:* Our students bring with them the very latest tools in information 
management, web design and development, as well as organizational, 
communication, and technical skills – not to mention a high level of 
energy! They are seeking challenging, professional-level projects. In the 
past, students have worked to 


   - develop internal library systems 
   - perform research and analysis on information policy topics 
   - update websites 
   - perform usability analysis 
   - develop and implement social media solutions 
   - among many other projects. 


Visit our 2012 ASB program website <http://asb12.cms.si.umich.edu/> to see 
students’ previous ASB projects. 


*WHEN:* Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 8, 2013 


*WHERE:* We partner with non-profit, cultural, government or K-12 
educational institutions in Chicago, Detroit, New York, or Washington, D.C. 
Students will travel to you. 


HOW: Host organizations submit projects related to the areas that are being 
studied at UMSI. Often, these projects are technology or information 
management-related work that staff members don’t have the time, knowledge, 
or resources to complete. Ideal projects include archives and records 
management, human-computer interaction (usability), social media tools 
development, information policy research and analysis, data/information 
analysis and retrieval, and other information management issues. 


*COST:* Completely free! All of our students’ expenses are fully funded. 


Here’s what past participating organizations have said: 


“All SI students I've met have been amazing: they not only are smart but 
their ethic of work and professional approaches are impeccable.” 


“We find that each student we've hosted has brought a new wealth of 
information. They are always great to work with and really inject life into 
our work.” 


To learn more about participating as a host organization, contact Kelly 
Kowatch at [log in to unmask] or (734) 936-8735 or visit our website at 
www.si.umich.edu/careers/alternative-spring-break. 


Also, feel free to share this opportunity by forwarding this message to any 
non-profit, K-12 educational, government, or cultural organizations that 
might be interested in participating. I look forward to hearing from you! 


Kelly 
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Kelly A. Kowatch, Assistant Director - **Career Development Office* 
*University of Michigan School of Information 
*3360 North Quad |105 South State Street |Ann Arbor, MI 48109 
(734) 936-8735 
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