Submission deadline: July 25, 2025 at 5pm
Award reception and announcement: July 30, 2025

The Library Award for the Summer Research Project is created to recognize excellent research and use of library resources.
Eligibility: The Library Research Award is for students participating in the Undergraduate Summer Research Program.
Prompt: Tell us a story of how you’ve utilized library resources as a tool for success in your Summer Research Project. Also, reflect on your plans for how you might use the library to find success in the future at Oxy.
Requirements: Write an essay in your own words (no ChatGPT/generative AI) and incorporate at least 2 services or resources (listed below), one of which must be at Oxy.
Double spaced, 750 - 1000 word count, follow your preferred citation style
Prizes:
Two 1st place awards, each equivalent to $200
Honorable mention equivalent to $50