The Student Library Prize was awarded in 1937 by the Chicago Wells Club, and endowed in 1943 by Ruth Chamberlain Koch ’07. The prize is awarded to seniors who have the best, not the largest, collection of books. Prizes are awarded for General Collection (1st and 2nd place) and Special Interest Collection (1st and 2nd place). Each collection will be judged on its value as a practical working library in relation to the major interest of the owner; as a nucleus for a permanent personal library; as indication of discriminating judgment in collecting books, and of growing interest in books through the College years. Rare editions and fine bindings are of secondary importance in this contest.
To submit your book collection for the prize, please provide a short description of your collection, including an explanation of why you have collected the books in your library. Please be sure to provide your full name, class year, email address, and a phone number. You must also indicate if you are submitting your library for the General Collection or Special Interest Collection prize.
Submissions can be placed in person to Tiffany Raymond in the library, or sent via email to TRaymond@wells.edu. Submissions for the 2023-2024 academic year are due by 4/12/2024.
If you have any questions, please email TRaymond@wells.edu or call 315-364-3352.
Winners will be announced during the Honors Award Ceremony.
