College Library, in conjunction with the Undergraduate Symposium, offers annual Undergraduate Research Awards. The Undergraduate Research Awards celebrate excellence and creativity in undergraduate library research.
Examples of library research include the literature review for a laboratory study, the use of primary sources in a historical research paper, or the background research for a creative arts project. Successful candidates will demonstrate the application of information literacy skills in the library research process and in the use of library resources in the final project.
Up to three Library Research Awards and one Research in Progress Award are presented each year at the Undergraduate Symposium. The Research in Progress Award is intended for projects that will not be completed prior to the Library Research Award deadline.
Winners of Library Research Awards receive a cash prize of $300. The winner of the Research in Progress Award receives a cash prize of $150. Please note: The Financial Aid Office may need to modify your aid package as a result of your receiving outside aid, such as this cash prize.
Read about the 2008 winners of the awards on the College Library news site.
Applications for the 2008 awards were due on April 4, 2008.
Application Procedure
- Meet with a librarian or attend a drop-in information session to review and discuss your research.
- Reflect on the various tools and strategies used to locate relevant materials.
- Write a 600-800 word essay describing your research strategies and reflecting on your experience, noting the successes, difficulties, and surprises you encountered.
- Submit an application, a statement of faculty support, a final version of your project, and the essay.
Drop-in Information sessions were offered in the College Library Classroom (1193D) at the following times:
- Monday, March 3rd, 8:00-9:00 pm
- Tuesday, March 11th, 8:00-9:00 pm
- Tuesday, March 25th, 5:00-6:00 pm
For more information, please contact Kelli Keclik or Carrie Kruse.