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# Third OCLC Research Software Contest OCLC Research is once again celebrating libraries, archives and museums, and their heritage of technological innovation, by sponsoring a software contest to encourage innovation in the use of web-based services. ## Prizes $2,500 Visit OCLC Research in Dublin, Ohio to discuss your contest entry and related issues and ideas with scientists, developers, and other staff. ## The challenge The contest challenge is to use an OCLC resource to create a Web service that does something interesting, innovative, and useful. ## How to enter See the directions on the Contest Details page. ## Judging A panel of judges will select the winning entry, based on these criteria: Value to libraries, archives or museums Use of OCLC services or data Originality Clean architecture and design ## Notification The winning entry (or entries) will be announced on the OCLC Research site by OCLC on or before 31 July 2009. ## Questions? E-mail OCLC Research | Terms and conditions Participation in the contest is governed by the rules and guidelines on this page and by various terms and conditions associated with specific files and services contestants may use. By participating in the contest, contestants agree to abide by these conditions. Quick links Contest details Eligibility Resources Contest-specific API information Contest rules Judges Register Submission guidelines Submit your entry Of interest 2006 Contest Winner 2005 Contest Winner