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#IHeartUWLibraries Video Contest

Libraries Student Video Contest

Entries Due: MARCH 29th, 2024 11:59PM

Capture your love for UW Libraries in a video for a chance to win up to $1,500!

2021 student video contest logo

Since 2019, this annual student video contest has produced some amazing videos to highlight all there is to LOVE about UW Libraries! Put your creative talents to work, show some “LOVE” for the Libraries and AND win some well-deserved cash prizes! See below for entry rules and requirements.

Awards*:

$1500 1st Place

$1000 2nd Place

$500 3rd Place

Honorable Mentions: fantastic UW gift bags!

Inspiration:

Check out these 1st place winners from previous contests and view all all winning entries HERE.

 

Rules:

  • 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.
  • No prior video creation or editing experience necessary! (See Resources below)
  • Video must not exceed the time limit of 60 seconds.
  • One submission per student. Even if you work as a team, only one student can apply via the official entry.
  • Video must be original content.
  • Video production (filming) must not violate the Libraries code of conduct or specific Libraries policies including the UW Libraries Photography and Video policies
  • All video submissions must include a UW personal release form for the creator submitting AND all individuals participating.
    • It is the responsibility of the student applicant to secure release forms on behalf of all individuals featured in the video. Forms must for signed and saved as PDF documents.
    • By signing the release form, you grant all rights to UW Libraries to use the video in perpetuity for public communication and marketing. Submissions will be shared publicly and posted to UW Libraries social media channels.
    • By signing the release form, you agree to give copies of editable files to the Libraries for use in future promotions of the contest or Library services.
  • Videos must submitted in mp4 format.

*Prizes of this nature may be taxable to the individual but are not considered wages even if the student is employed by the University. For US citizens and resident international students, these payments are reported by the UW at year end on a Form 1099-MISC if they exceed $600. For non-resident international students, 30% is withheld, and payments are reported by the UW on Form 1042-S for all payments. The country of permanent residence must be on the Check Request form.

Judging:

  • Judging is conducted by a team of UW librarians, faculty and staff
  • Winners will be announced no later than April 12th, 2024
  • General criteria: storytelling, creativity, effectively communicating the importance of UW Libraries to student life and learning

Resources:

Need more inspiration?

Think about the many ways you can interact with the Library:

  • Access to expert help anytime, anywhere! The many Librarians who answer your questions 24/7!
  • The tools and resources available via Special Collections, interlibrary loan, electronic books, streaming media, research databases, digital collections, software and more!

  • Libraries classes, workshops and community events that build connections and enhance skills.

  • Personalized support for research, writing and publishing through the Open Scholarship Commons, Odegaard Writing and Research Center and drop-in help hours.

  • The unique spaces offered by all UW’s libraries (UW Bothell, Tacoma, Tateuchi East Asia Library, Art Library, etc. ); the spaces and places that are important to your UW experience.

  • How you see the Libraries mission, vision, values through your own experience.

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    ENTRY FORM - COMING SOON!

    Questions? Contact uwlib-comm@uw.edu