To enter, students should submit a list of their collection together with a short essay, explaining the theme and significance of the collection, by Friday 7 February 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to talk about their collection to the judges.

Entries should include:

(a) a completed application cover sheet (download in .pdf format or .doc format);
(b) an essay of not more than 500 words explaining the genesis of the collection, what its interest is to the owner, and ideas for future development;
(c) a bibliographic list of the books, with brief annotations (maximum 10 A4 sides in all, including the essay).

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Liam Sims, Rare Books Specialist (tel: 01223 333123; email:ls457@cam.ac.uk). Entries (in PDF or Word format) should be submitted by email to ls457@cam.ac.uk. Please ensure that your name appears only on the cover sheet; essays are shortlisted anonymously.