Bethel University Library
Library Hours
Fri, Nov. 20, 2009
7:30am - 6:00pm
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Friends of the Bethel University Library Prize for Library ResearchPurpose:· To encourage excellence in student research that: Makes substantial use of library resources and services Demonstrates understanding of information literacy competencies · To promote undergraduate research throughout the curriculum The Prize:$250 and a presentation in the Library “Prime Time” series Eligibility:Students registered full-time in the Bethel University College of Arts and Science in any discipline, and who will be enrolled during the semester in which the award is given Parameters of the Project:· May be done in any medium · Must be completed for a registered course · Cannot be work done as a formal collaboration with a faculty member · Cannot be work done in connection with another grant or prize · Must demonstrate significant inquiry (the topic must be worth researching) · Must be substantially based on research using the Bethel University Library’s resources and services · Includes a 750-word reflective essay on the research process · Both the project and the essay should demonstrate learning about the research and information-gathering process itself Applicants must demonstrate key information literacy competencies:· Exceptional ability to locate, select, evaluate and synthesize library resources and to use them in the creation of a project in any media that shows originality and/or has the potential to lead to original research in the future · Evidence of significant personal learning and the development of a habit of research and inquiry that shows the likelihood of life-long learning Timeline:· For the 2009-2010 Prize, projects completed in the Fall Semester 2009 will be eligible. In subsequent years, projects may be completed in either the previous Spring Semester or current Fall Semester. For example: The 2010-2011 Prize may be a project completed in either Spring or Fall 2010, as long as the student will not graduate before May 2011. · Selection of the Prize winner will take place in February · The Prize winner will present their project in March or April in the “Prime Time” series in the Library Fireplace Lounge Application Information:· To apply for or ask any questions about the Prize, please contact: Carole Cragg (c-cragg@bethel.edu / Ext. 6065) · A committee appointed by the Board of the Friends of Bethel University Library will evaluate the projects and notify all entrants of the winner by February 28th Link to Application Form (PDF) Link to Prize Information (PDF) ____________________________ ReferenceJones, L. (2009, June). The rewards of research: Library prizes for undergraduate research. College & Research Libraries News, 338-341. |