2025 Library Innovation Challenge Rubric.xlsx

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5	Question (in intake form)	Section/Criteria (in scorecard)	Response
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7		Problem Overview	(1-5)
8	Please summarize your solution in two sentences or less. (60 word maximum): Please attach a pitch deck (PDF or PPT format) of no more than five slides that summarizes the following: 1) The problem/s you’re solving 2) What your solution is 3) How it works 4) Desired outcomes 5) What you’re asking for in your proposal (funding or other needs): Describe what challenge your solution addresses and how. Applicants should illustrate a thorough understanding of the specific piece of the challenge they are solving, and they should reference specific data, plans, reporting or goals associated with the targeted problem. (200 word maximum):	Understanding and relevance of the problem 5 - The problem is very well understood and relevant 3 - The problem is somewhat understood and/or moderately relevant 1 - The problem is not well understood and not relevant
9		Solution Overview	(1-5)
10	Generally describe the proposed solution, including what it does and how it works. (200 word maximum): If your solution uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), please explain the functions it performs, the data it depends on, who developed the underlying algorithms, and how your AI avoids bias. This is not required. (200 word maximum): Describe how your solution prioritizes accessibility and usability for the end user. (200 word maximum):	Likelihood the solution will improve the problem 5 - The solution is highly likely to provide measurable improvements 3 - The solution is likely to provide measurable improvements 1 - The solution is unlikely to solve the problem in a measurable way
11	Please describe how your solution could be implemented, including major project phases envisioned for successful implementation. You may attach a graphic or table to the application as long as it is kept to one page or less. (200 word maximum):	Solution implementation plan 5 - Implementation plan is detailed and achievable 3 - Implementation plan is included but missing key details 1 - There is no clear implementation plan
12	Describe how this solution is new or innovative compared to the status quo. What is your competitive advantage? (100 word maximum):	Solution is innovative, unique, and new 5 - First of its kind, no comparable solution exists 3 - New use case of an existing technology with limited deployments 1 - Solution is widely used and adopted
13	What are the major risks or dependencies associated with the solution that threaten its success? (100 word maximum): Describe the security and privacy measures available in your solution, and how your solution mitigates any data exposure risk? (200 word maximum):	Risks and dependencies associated with the project 5 - The risks to implementing the solution are low and failure is unlikely 3 - The solution presents risks or dependencies that threaten project success 1 - The solution presents severe risks to successful implementation
14		Outcomes	(1-5)
15	What does success look like, and what specific outcomes or metrics could be used to measure success? (100 word maximum):	The impact and metrics for success 5 - Success is clearly defined with realistic, measurable outcomes 3 - Success is described without realistic, measurable outcomes 1 - Success is unclear with no realistic, measurable outcomes
16		Resources	(1-5)
17	Please provide a budget detailing the resources required to implement your solution successfully. The budget should clearly separate resources you are requesting from a jurisdiction from the resources you are contributing (in-kind, discounted or donated value). If you are requesting funding for your solution, your request cannot exceed $25,000 from an individual jurisdiction to qualify for the Challenge. Beyond funding, are there other things you need from a partner jurisdiction (i.e. permitting, data, staff time, consultation, etc)?	Overall value of the proposal and requested resources 5 - The proposal includes significant value and requested resources are reasonable 3 - The proposal includes some value and requested resources are reasonable 1 - The proposal includes little value and/or requested resources are unreasonable
18		Qualifications	(1-5)
19	Describe the applicant’s qualifications and experience related to the idea that make you uniquely suited to execute your proposal, including whether the applicant has deployed the solution anywhere else. (200 word maximum):	Qualifications and experience of the proposal team 5 - The proposal team has significant qualifications and experience 3 - The proposal team has some qualifications and experience 1 - The proposal team is lacking qualifications and experience
20		Proposal Quality	(1-5)
21	All	Level of effort and professionalism 5 - The proposal is complete, clearly articulated, and professional 3 - The proposal is complete, but there is missing information or lack of professionalism 1 - The proposal is unprofessional and missing answers or details to key questions
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