Bookmark Contest

 

Bookmark Contest

• Planning:

• Decide the length of time the contest will take place

• Decide bookmark requirements

• Must it include specific elements?

• Must both sides be included in the contest?

• Where will students be required to turn in their completed bookmarks?

• Promotion:

• Produce flyers with information on the turn-in date, date of judging, requirements for the bookmark, and prizes for winners

• Request time to announce the contest on the morning/afternoon announcements

• Discuss the contest and its requirements with students during their scheduled library time

• Preparations:

• Create and produce flyers

• Select a team of judges

• Acquire prizes (either using budget money or through donations)

• If using budget, select items to purchase and create a PO to be submitted

• If requesting donations, reach out to volunteers or PTO for donations

• Determine the needed amount of bookmarks for students who participate in the contest

• Purchase or create bookmarks 

• Procedure

• Begin promoting the bookmark contest by announcing that the library will be hosting a bookmark contest. 

• Place flyers for patrons to take in an accessible location in the library

• Supply homeroom teachers with fliers for their students to take home

• Create a lesson on discussing the history of bookmarks to share with students on scheduled library day

• Allow time to discuss the history of the bookmark

• Share the requirements for entering the bookmark contest

• Share information on how the bookmarks will be judged and what the winner's prize(s) will be 

• Pass out materials to students who are interested in participating in the contest

• Payoff

• More students will be drawn into the library

• Provides a creative outlet for students who might not participate in other school activities 

• Promotes a positive relationship between library personnel and students

• Promotes a positive relationship between library personnel and staff