Eastern students who have used resources from the Booth Library for their research can now enter the library’s “Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creativity” program.

The program is open to all Eastern students. If campus finances allow, cash prizes of up to $300 will be awarded, in addition to certificates of recognition, according to a press release.

Entries can include written works, art pieces, exhibits, musical works, documentaries, performances and other methods of research. They must have been completed within the last 12 months.

These works can be delivered by noon March 23 to room 4700 of Booth Library.

Recipients will be selected by April 6, with winners being announced during National Library Week, falling this year between April 9-13.

The 2018 guidelines, application and form can be found on Booth Library’s website at http://library.eiu.edu/awardsforexcellence/. For more information, those interested can call 581-6061.

Awards are not intended to duplicate or replace other standing campus awards, the press release states.Selected entries will become a part of Booth Library’s Student Research and Creativity Collection.

Entries should be delivered to the Administration Office, Room 4700, Booth Library, no later than noon March 23. Recipients will be selected by April 6, and the winners will be announced during National Library Week, April 9-13. Works submitted for competition must have been completed within the last 12 months.

These awards are not intended to duplicate or replace any other standing campus awards. Selected entries will become a part of Booth Library’s Student Research and Creativity Collection.

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