Student Book Collection Competition
Do you have an interesting collection of books?
The Student Friends of the Library want to hear about it!
The goal of this competition is to recognize students who collect books and inspire others to start collecting.
Book collecting, according to Wikipedia, "is the seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever books are of interest to a given individual." Whether your collection is centered around a certain genre, a particular theme, a favorite author, or maybe just the fact that you like books that use Vermeer paintings as cover art, we want to see it! All you have to do is submit a list of your books, as well as a short essay explaining how these books are linked together into a cohesive collection.
Paperbacks as well as hardcover books are eligible, but all books must be the property of the collector. Books do not need to be turned in with your entry form; however, if you are selected as a winner, then you will be asked to supply selections from your collection to be displayed in Mudd this spring.
Competition Rules:
- All currently enrolled Oberlin students are eligible (with the exception of previous winners).
- Contestants must submit all application materials by April 21, 2010.
Application materials:
- The entry form
- A 1 to 2 page essay describing your motivation and collecting criteria or philosophy.
- A bibliography of books in the collection, with brief annotations (1-2 sentences) for at least 10 of the titles that are most representative or most important.
Judging:
- Judges will evaluate collections based on their quality, strength, and potential for growth.
- The three finalists will be notified by April 28, 2010 and will be asked to display selections from their collection on the main level of Mudd this spring.
Prizes:
- First Place: $300
- Second Place: $200
- Third Place: $100
The top prize winner may be entered into a national contest for a chance to win $2,500.
Enter your book collection in the competition today!
Entry materials are due by April 21, 2010.
Questions? Contact Amelea Kim.