How to Apply
To be considered for the Library Prize for Undergraduate Research: EITHER (1) submit all application materials in hard copy by April 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. to the Office of the Dean of Libraries on the mezzanine level of Paley Library; OR (2) submit all application materials online by April 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. using the Library Prize Blackboard site. (Go here to sign up for Blackboard submission. After signing up you will need to manually go to Blackboard to submit your documents.)
Please read the requirements for submission in either format.
If you are submitting in hard copy:
All materials must be submitted as a single packet to the Office of the Dean of University Libraries on the mezzanine level of Paley Library by Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 5:00 pm.
- Include a cover sheet [WORD / PDF] with your application. Fill out all applicable fields.
- Include with your application a signed letter of support [WORD / PDF] from the professor for whose course you did the research project. You may submit a second letter of support from a different professor who is also familiar with your with your paper or project. PLEASE NOTE: All letters of support must bear the signature of the professor. It is your responsibility to make sure the letter is delivered to the Office of the Dean of University Libraries by 5:00 pm on April 10, 2008.
- Write and submit as part of your application a brief 500-750 word essay describing your research strategies and use of library tools and resources. View the Essay Tips for a more detailed description of what to include in your essay.
- Submit a bibliography containing all resources consulted or quoted during the course of your research. The bibliography must conform to a recognized style guideline (e.g. MLA, APA, etc.)
- Submit the draft or final version of your paper or project by Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 5:00 pm to the Office of the Dean of University Libraries on the mezzanine level of Paley Library. A draft, if submitted, must show substantial progress toward completing the final work.
- Submit all material as a single packet. If you are submitting a multimedia project, include a CD, DVD, URL, or other standard format along with your application packet. Use paper clips, envelopes, and/or folders. Do not use staples; do not bind your project or use a three-ring binder. Please remember that all materials are considered library property and canot be returned.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Late applications will not be considered.
Send an email to the Chair of the Library Prize Committee at libprize@temple.edu if you have questions. Information sessions will be announced soon.
If you are submitting online:
All materials must be submitted online using Blackboard by Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 5:00 pm. Go here to sign up for Blackboard submission. After signing up, you will need to manually go to Blackboard to submit your documents.
- Include a cover sheet [WORD / PDF] with your application. Fill out all applicable fields.
- Include with your application a signed letter of support [WORD / PDF] from the professor for whose course you did the research project. You may submit a second letter of support from a different professor who is also familiar with your paper or project. PLEASE NOTE: All letters of support must either bear the signature of the professor OR be submitted by the professor directly to the Library Prize Blackboard site. If you cannot submit the signed letter electronically (by scanning, for instance), and if the professor does not submit it electronically through Blackboard, it is your responsibility to make sure a signed hard copy of the letter is delivered to the Office of the Dean of University Libraries. The deadline for either method is 5:00 pm on April 10, 2008. If your professor decides to submit electronically, send him or her this link. Tell your professor to click on the "Professor Submissions" section in the Blackboard course.
- Write and submit as part of your application a brief 500-750 word essay describing your research strategies and use of library tools and resources. View the Essay Tips for a more detailed description of what to include in your essay.
- Submit a bibliography containing all resources consulted or quoted during the course of your research. The bibliography must conform to a recognized style guideline (e.g. MLA, APA, etc.)
- Submit the draft or final version of your paper or project through Blackboard by Thursday, April 10, 2008, at 5:00 pm. A draft, if submitted, must show substantial progress toward completing the final work.
- If you are submitting a multimedia project, attach a file in a standard format to your Blackboard submission along with your other application materials.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Late applications will not be considered.
Send an email to the Chair of the Library Prize Committee at libprize@temple.edu if you have questions. Information sessions will be announced soon.