UW Libraries and staff provide many essential resources and support for our UW community – on campus and online. The annual #IHeartUWLibraries student video contest is an opportunity to showcase your creative talents while helping to promote the best of UW Libraries’ people, places, resources and programs. So, why do you “heart” UW Libraries?
Some basics to consider before clicking on the link at the bottom for all rules, how to apply, and more details and inspiration:
Awards:
- $1500 1st Place
- $1000 2nd Place
- $500 3rd Place
Honorable mention: fantastic UW gift bags!
Key Points:
- Videos should highlight how/why Libraries are important to student life/learning
- UW undergraduate or graduate students are eligible from the Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma campuses.
- Applicants must be enrolled/active at the time videos are submitted. Students graduating in Winter Quarter 2024 are not eligible for submission.
- Submissions must be entered by 11:59 pm on April 30th, 2024
- Video must be no longer than 60 seconds.
Some Inspiration:
View all winning entries here! Think about the ways you interact with the Library remotely and in-person:
- How have you used the Libraries for your own work/projects?
- Is there a librarian who made a difference in your academic career, providing help, guidance and support for your research/project. What did they teach you? What did you learn?
- How do faculty/instructors use the Libraries to further their research (interview an instructor)
- How do Libraries support teaching and learning in the classroom–have you ever taken a class from a Librarian? What did you learn?
- Your favorite or secret place to study? (Okay, so maybe you don’t want to put the word out on this, but how about your fellow student’s favorite?)
- Any combination of ideas
INFORMATION ABOUT CONTEST DETAILS AND APPLYING
Questions? Please contact uwlib-comm@uw.edu