Library Seasonal Contests

The Dr. John Archer Library & Archives invites you to participate in the "Blind Date with a Sask Book" event, made possible in part by the generous donation of two sets of books (approximate value $125!) and swag from the University of Regina Press. The following titles are in the prize package: Dislocations by Karen Enns; Owóknage The Story of Carry The Kettle Nakoda First Nation by Carry the Kettle First Nation, contributions by Jim Tanner, Tracey Tanner, David R. Miller, and Peggy Martin McGuire; The Life Sentences of Rik McWhinney by Rik McWhinney and The Ecological Buffalo by Wes Olson by (photographer) Johane Janelle.

Borrow a "Blind Date Sask Book" and complete the "Rate your Date" form by February 14th,  2023 (11:59 pm) for a chance to win one of two sets of books and swag from the University of Regina Press!

The "Blind Date with a Sask Book" runs from February 1st through February 14th (Valentine's Day), and aims to pair a reader with their perfect Sask book. Visit the display in the Archer Library to browse some great books (fiction, novels, poetry, plays and non-fiction) about Saskatchewan and/or by a Saskatchewan author.

You can choose one to check out as your blind date. What better way to spend the days leading up to Valentine’s day than curled up with a good book? You might find a new favorite or even your one true literary love. It’s always exciting to find out what book you’ve chosen.

The instructions are simple:

• Visit the Archer Library to browse the display of wrapped books and judge each one—not by their cover, but by their descriptions.
• Once you have found a book that piques your interest, bring it to the Help Desk with your University of Regina ID Card to borrow your "Blind Date".
• Rate your date! Use the QR code or Bitly link on the bookmark in your "Blind Date" or use below link to complete the "Rate your Date" form for a chance to win a set of University of Regina Press books with swag!
• Winners will receive an email on February 15th, 2023. If winners do not pick-up the prize package by Wednesday
  February 22, 2023, a new winner will be selected and contacted.

Contest Rules:

1. Participants must be a U of R or federated colleges affiliate (enter UofR/FNUNIV email on form).
2. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, February 14 at 11:59 p.m.
3. May rate up to three different books.
4. Winners will be contacted on February 15th, 2023. If winners do not pick-up the prize package by Wednesday February 22, 2023, a new winner will be selected and contacted.
5. By submitting you give permission to the Dr. John Archer Library & Archives to reproduce and use your submission (using your name and department/faculty), either wholly or in part, in any medium (including but not limited to publications and on the internet) for promotional purposes.

For questions regarding this contest, please email Alex King at alex.king@uregina.ca