YouShoot Riot: Library Video Contest
Flip Cameras @ Info Desk
How to ... Make Videos
Free Images & Sounds
for educational or non-profit use
Create a short video about the library to be eligible for fun prizes.
Submit your movie now | Watch existing videos
Rules
- Only WPI faculty, staff, students, or Mass Academy Students may enter.
- Individuals or teams may enter.
- Content of the video must include the Gordon Library building or website (wpi.edu/+library), and topic or theme must relate to the use of library materials, resources, or facilities.
- Video should be 1-5 minutes long.
- Video may not contain inappropriate content
- Entry must adhere to all applicable copyright laws (including for the use of music, images, etc).
- All entries are subject to screening by library staff and submitters will grant the Gordon Library royalty-free use.
How to Enter
- Check out a video camcorder from the Library Information Desk, Academic Technology Center, or use your own.
- Create a video based on contest rules outlined above.
- Upload your video to YouTube. Contestants will have to create their own YouTube account in order to participate.
- Submit your entry via library web site online form at by April 1, 2008.
- Judges will be notified and winners of 2 Flip Cameras & other prizes will be notified during National Library Week (April 13-19th).
A Few Ideas
The video could be a silent or narrated film.
- How YOU use the Gordon Library
- Archival treasures at Gordon Library
- Library Events & Exhibits (Such as Global Problem Posters)
- What is & How to get an ARC Card
- How to use a favorite database (such as QuickFind Multi-database search)
- How to Use a Tech Suite (such as cables, laptop hookup, web conferencing kit, etc.)
- How to make an online Tech Suite Reservation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the judging criteria?
A judging panel made up of faculty, staff, students, and a staff member from the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System will choose the winners. Winners will be judged on the following:
- Creativity
- Clear evidence of purpose/intent
- Content helpful or informative to library users
- Overall relevance to the contest rules
Questions?
Contact the Library at 508-831-6700.
Thanks to the Central Massachusetts Library System (CMRLS) who provided a mini-grant for WPI Gordon Library to make this contest happen.
Sample Video on Scare Fest 10/31/2007
Created by Amanda, ATC technology assistant.
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