(May 15, 2009) Host the 2009 Sparky Awards on your campus

The night we screened the entries I invited the video producers to introduce their works. In every case the students spoke articulately, even passionately, about open access and it was obvious that they had become conversant with all of the issues we as librarians care so much about. – Randy Olsen, University Librarian, Brigham Young University) Read more…(PDF)

(April 9, 2009) SPARKY VIDEO CONTEST GOES LOCAL, ADDS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD - Competition showcases student videos, promotes library services and offers instructors a fun and thought-provoking class assignment

(February 3, 2009) SPARKY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED; Student videos offer unique views on information sharing.

STUDENTS: Tell the world the way it should be. Is open sharing of ideas and information important to you? Form a team or go it alone and make a video to demonstrate the value of information sharing as you see it.

EDUCATORS: A great assignment for your fall courses. Check out our teacher’s guide.

LIBRARIANS: Host your own Sparky Awards and move your campus discussion about research access forward. See our Syndication Guide or Librarian’s Guide for ideas.

See the Winning Videos from the 2007 and 2008 Sparky Awards