Undergraduate Library Research Award – applications due 2/22/11

The 2011 Undergraduate Library Research award recognizes excellence in undergraduate research papers/projects as well as skill and creativity in the application of library services, resources and collections. Two prizes of $350 will be awarded during the spring 2011 semester at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD).

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be enrolled during the spring 2011 semester as a Central Connecticut State University undergraduate at any class level or discipline/major.
  • Have completed their research paper or project for a credit course during the spring, summer, or fall semesters in 2010.
  • Agree that the paper or project and application materials will become property of Elihu Burritt Library and may be publicly displayed in the library and/or library website.

Application deadline is February 22, 2011. Essay, paper/project, and bibliography should be sent as Microsoft Word, RTF or PDF.

If you have any questions, please contact Susan Slaga, Reference Librarian, at slagas@ccsu.edu or 860-832-2095.

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