Show and Tell Competition for LIS Student
Submit recordings online
by Friday, 7th October 2022
‘Show and Tell’ Competition
Are you a current LIS student or recent graduate?
The LIR HEAnet User Group for Libraries invites you to share your work in a pre-recorded PechaKucha presentation (20 slides with 20 seconds of commentary per slide; total presentation length of 6 minutes, 40 seconds). PechaKucha tips, resources, and examples can be found here.
This is an opportunity for you to develop your presentation, communication, and impact skills by sharing your research with LIR and the wider community. Prizes will be given to the top 3 submissions (vouchers) and participants can win a LIR branded hoodie. A selection of videos will be showcased on the LIR Group website.
This competition is limited to current LIS students and graduates from the past two years from Dublin Business School, University College Dublin, or Ulster University.
What is a Pecha Kucha?
How long should a Pecha Kucha be?
20 slides with 20 seconds of commentary per slide; total presentation length of 6 minutes, 40 seconds.
Who can participate in this competition?
This competition is limited to current LIS students and graduates from the past two years from Dublin Business School, University College Dublin, or Ulster University.
What kind of topics can be submitted?
Anything relating to Library and Information studies.
Did you recently finish your dissertation or a project? We’d love to hear all about it! This is an opportunity for you to develop your presentation, communication, and impact skills by sharing your research with LIR and the wider community.
How can I record a Pecha Kucha?
YouTube tutorials on how to record a PechaKucha:
- How to Make a Pecha Kucha
- Pecha Kucha Tutorial- How to add sound to PowerPoint
- Setting PowerPoint slides to 20 seconds each
- Presenting your research
- The QUICKEST way to create PECHA KUCHA PRESENTATIONS | How to make a Pecha Kucha under 30 Minutes
- The EASIEST way to create PECHA KUCHA PRESENTATIONS | How to make a Pecha Kucha with your PHONE ?
Are there any examples of a Pecha Kucha?
Example Pecha Kucha videos (please note, presenters in the videos are not affiliated with LIR):
When is the deadline?
Submit your entry by Friday, October 7th 2022.
What are the prizes?
The top three submissions will win One4All vouchers (€150 for first, €100 for second, €50 for third). Participants can also win a LIR branded hoodie.
Accepting submissions
Click the button below to submit your show-and-tell