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.

Happy Holidays to All! The library will be closed from 12/24-12/27 for the Christmas holiday and state employee furlough day. We will reopen on Tuesday, 12/28. We will also close for the New Year’s holiday on Friday, 12/31.  The library is open reduced hours during the January intersession. Check the library calendar for hours of operation.

The Burritt Library Newsletter 2010 fall edition features articles on the new Library Director, Burritt Bicentennial, Google Scholar, tips for citing sources, & more!

 Go to http://library.ccsu.edu/newsletter/

Check it out!

Please note that the library will be closing at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday.  We will reopen on Monday, November 29th.  To see a full listing of hours visit the Calendar.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Please note that there are TWO different award contests sponsored by Burritt Library:

Elihu Burritt Library Undergraduate Research Awards

For papers and projects completed for classes in 2010. (A separate award from URCAD).

http://library.ccsu.edu/services/award/application.php

Deadline February 22, 2011

and

Elihu Burritt Bicentennial Writing/Creative Competition

This award will recognize excellence in research and/or creativity related to Elihu Burritt and his lifelong interest in many important topics, including abolitionism, international peace, linguistics, and ocean penny postage. Applicants are invited to submit essays, papers, short stories, plays, historical fiction, poems, descriptive prose, video documentaries, etc. for consideration.

http://library.ccsu.edu/services/award/burritt_award.php

Deadline: November 30, 2010

If students are interested please ensure the correct application is filled out and everything that is required is submitted.

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

The deadline for Burritt Bicentennial competition has been extended until November 30, 2010.  For more information and an application go to: http://library.ccsu.edu/services/award/burritt_award.php

All students are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to submit essays, papers, short stories, plays, historical fiction, poems, descriptive prose, video documentaries, etc. Two prizes of $200 will be awarded.