Internet search competition at Penn State Libraries, cash prizes

Students can compete for cash prizes by using the Internet to answer questions. The Penn State Libraries are hosting the Digital Literacy Contest from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Winners will earn hundreds of dollars in cash prizes. The contest is free and open to all students. Afterwards the library will provide a free dinner and will host a discussion about the future of libraries, technology and society. The library will also host a free 45 minute workshop on digital literacy the day after the contest.

Contestants will be given 30 minutes, 20 questions and Internet access. Correct answers earn points, and incorrect answers are penalized. The highest score wins.

The contest is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct 13, in room 302 of the Paterno Library. The library also will host an optional, free 45 minute workshop on digital literacy at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct .14 in the same location. Poynter will discuss techniques and tools used by contest winners. Those interested in the contest should register soon as space is very limited. Register online at: http://www.DigitalLiteracyContest.org or edit and text the following to 41411: signmeup your@email.com. For more information, contact Daniel Poynter at Daniel.Poynter@gnic.org  or 765-588-3620.