PolyU Library Photo and Video Contest

Eligibility:
All PolyU Students
Objective:
To showcase how Library services help PolyU students learn
Suggested Themes:

The photo and video may be related to any of following Library services:

Library Space Group Discussion Zone, Quiet Study Space, Multimedia Commons, 24 Hour Study Centre, LibCafe@PolyU, Current Awareness Centre
Information Resources Books, Media and Journals, Streaming Media, HKALL and Interlibrary Loan, OneSearch
Help Services and People Help Desks, Ask a Librarian, Whatsapp a Librarian, Library Workshops, Guides and Tutorials
Facilities and Equipment Computer Workstations, Copiers, Printers & Scanners, Mobile and Notebook Loan/Printing, Studios etc.
PolyU Collections Institutional Repository, Exam Database, Electronic Thesis, PolyU Good Reads, Course Readings
Judging Criteria:
Originality, creativity, content, inspiration, educational value, artistic appeal and relevancy to the objective above.
Prizes:

Best Photo

1st Place: iPad Air 2
2nd Place: $500 Apple Store Gift Card
3rd Place: $200 Apple Store Gift Card

Best Video

1st Place: iPad Air 2
2nd Place: Samsung Galaxy Tab S
3rd Place: iPad Mini 3

  • All submissions will be reviewed by Library Photo and Video Contest Committee. Finalists will be uploaded to the Library’s homepage for voting by the PolyU community.
  • The winners are determined by votes from PolyU students and staff (weighted at 50%), and votes from Library Photo and Video Contest Committee comprising Library staff and teaching staff from School of Design (50%).
  • Each entrant will only be awarded once in each of the above contest category.
Photo Submission:
  1. Each entrant can submit up to three photos individually.
  2. Title of the photo should be provided.
  3. File Format: .jpeg in high resolution (at least 1280x1024 pixel, max. size of 5MB).
  4. Edited or digitally enhanced photos are also accepted.
Video Submission:
  1. Each entrant can submit up to two video clips, either individually or in group.
  2. The length of the video should not exceed one minute.
  3. Title of the video should be provided.
  4. Upload the video to your YouTube account; and provide the URL of the video during submission. Check the instructions provided by YouTube if needed.
Important Dates:
Photographing/Filming Allowed in the Library:    12 Jan – 8 Mar 2015
Submission Deadline: 8 Mar 2015
Voting Period for Best Photo and Best Video: 23 - 27 Mar 2015
Announcement of Results: By End of Apr 2015
Important Notes:
  1. Do not disturb other Library users when filming. Use of flashes, other external lighting equipment and tripod are prohibited in the Library. If any disturbance is caused, Library staff may ask the participant to cease filming/photographing immediately.
  2. If the photo/video shows a person’s face, the entrant must have obtained his/her prior permission first.
  3. By entering the competition, the entrant agrees to abide by the rules of the competition and decision of the Library Photo and Video Contest Committee.
Copyright:
  1. The entrant grants PolyU Library an unrestricted royalty-free license to use, edit, display, distribute, and/or broadcast the submitted work(s) for any purpose and in any medium.
  2. Each entry must be an original work taken by the entrant. The entrant warrants that the entry does not, and its use by the Library will not, infringe the rights (including intellectual property rights) of any third party.
Enquiry:
User Experience and Outreach Section, Pao Yue-kong Library
Email: lbele@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 2766-6873
Sponsorship:
iPad Air 2
Springer
iPad Air 2
Elsevier
Samsung Galaxy Tab S
Info Access
iPad Mini 3
Wolters Kluwer