...Michigan is participating in the 2017 Teen Video Challenge from the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)! YA Librarians, please print and share the entry form with your teen patrons and consider leading a group in creating a video entry. Teens are directed to their local libraries for any questions, so please do review the information below even if you are not submitting an entry on behalf of your teen group. CSLP also provides information online: http://www.cslpreads.org/programs/teen-program/2017-tvc-materials/. If you receive an entry at your library, please scan & email it to me at lancasterc5@michigan.gov<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov> or postmark it by 1/31/16 and mail it to me at the address below on behalf of the teen(s). Thank you! 2017 Michigan Teen Video Contest Entries are due on January 31, 2017. Reach the Entry Form here.<http://w3.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2017_TVC_Build_a_Better_World_Entry_Form_Fillable_537909_7.pdf> Please submit your entry form to your local librarian or to: Cathy Lancaster Library of Michigan P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 Or by Email: lancasterc5@michigan.gov<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov?subject=2017%20MI%20Teen%20Video%20Contest> For more information go to: www.mi.gov/summerreading<http://www.mi.gov/summerreading> Eligibility The "2017 Teen Video Challenge" for Michigan is open only to legal U.S. residents who are residents of Michigan aged 13 -18. Participants are ineligible if directly related to the panel of judges for the contest. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Contest Rules. Each participant or group may submit one video per entry. Each entry must include signed model release form(s). All submissions must be received by January 31, 2017. Late entries will not be accepted. A DVD of the video will be requested from the winner. Terms and Conditions All music and artwork that the teen/s use must be freely available for legal use, sharing, repurposing and remixing and must be specified as such on the entry form. CSLP (and all CSLP member affiliates) have permission to use the "2017 Teen Video Challenge" submissions, including all work created and all intellectual property embodied therein, as per the Contest Release form. Video Criteria for Acceptance All videos must: * Be 30 to 90 seconds. * Promote the idea of using public libraries and reading. * Include your interpretation of the 2017 CSLP teen slogan "Build a Better World". * Be designed for use at any library. * Be appropriate for viewing by audiences of all ages. Video will be judged on the following criteria * Creativity * Message clarity and relevance * Motivation and inspiration * Overall impact How to Enter 1. Go to www.mi.gov/summerreading and click the "2017 Teen Video Challenge" 2. Create your video 3. Title your video with: "2017 TVC - MI - 'Unique Name'." (Please choose a unique name that does not include your real name.) 4. Upload your video to YouTube.com or Vimeo.com 5. Fill out and sign your completed Entry & Model Release form(s) and 6. Mail completed forms by January 31, 2017 attention to: Cathy Lancaster, Library of Michigan, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909. Email entry forms to LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Late entries will not be considered. Winners and Prizes CSLP will review all state winners during March 2017. In the spring of 2017, CSLP will award each CSLP approved State Teen Video Challenge Winner's Public Library a prize worth $50.00 from Upstart. The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is a grassroots consortium of states and member affiliates working together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for public libraries. <http://www.cslpreads.org/> http://www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org/>.<http://www.cslpreads.org/> This project is supported by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today. [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]