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November 2008

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NNYLN Spearheads 2nd Competition The Northern New York Library Network is pleased to announce its second Annual Researching the North Country Writing Competition. The purpose of the Competition is to encourage original research concerning the people, places, and institutions of Northern New York. Participants are particularly encouraged to make use of the collections of libraries, archives, and other cultural resources in the region as primary resource materials. Eligibility: Submittals must represent original, primary research concerning historical events, persons, institutions, or organizations from any of the following counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, or St. Lawrence. Submittals must be no less than 2,000 words, and no more than 75,000 words (including bibliography, footnotes, works cited). Previously published research is not eligible. Categories: There will be two awards: First Place and Second Place. Each award consists of a certificate, publication on the NNYLN web site, and a cash prize ($1,000 for First Place, $500 for Second Place). Format: Submittals must be double spaced, and will not be returned. Submittals must include the researcher’s name, address, and telephone number. Each submittal must have a title. Illustrations are permitted, as are oral history resources. Citations and bibliographies must follow standard style guides. Submissions must be emailed in Microsoft Word. Judging Criteria: (In order)      1. Quality of scholarship      2. Originality of topic and treatment      3. Use of local libraries, archives, & cultural resources A panel of experts will judge the submittals. Photo courtesy Goff-Nelson Memorial Library. Deadline: All entries must be received by 4:00 p.m. April 17, 2009. To Enter: Researching the North Country Writing Competition entries should be emailed in Microsoft Word format to: writingcompetition@nnyln.org. The subject heading should be: Writing Competition. All entries will be notified upon receipt of submission. If an entrant is not contacted that his/her submission was received, please call the Network at 315-265-1119, or toll-free at 877-833-1674. The complete list of guidelines may be found on the Northern New York Library Network’s website at www.nnyln.org.

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