What will the judges be looking for?
Submissions are judged by a seven-member selection committee. The committee is composed of four librarians and three faculty members, including one faculty member each from the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Submissions will be judged according to the following criteria: • originality, depth, breadth or sophistication in the use of library collections • exceptional ability to select, evaluate, and synthesize library resources and to successfully use them in the creation of a project in any media • evidence of personal growth through the acquisition of newfound knowledge. While the research project is certainly important, it is crucial to remember that the library research process is the primary focus of the Prize. Therefore, for judging purposes, the key part of the application is the essay describing the research strategy and process, not the project itself. View the Essay Tips for a more extensive understanding of what to include in your essay. You may also want to look a
