Welcome to the Caltech Library Fall Stamp Rally!

Inspired by stamp rallies in Japan and stamp cards commonly found in cafés, the Caltech Library Stamp Rally is a fun way to encourage and reward our undergraduate students for using resources available from their campus library.  

How to Play

Pick up a stamp rally game card at the Sherman Fairchild Library Information Desk or any library outreach table during undergraduate resource events. 

Earn one stamp when you complete each of the following actions:

Place a Book Hold Request

• Create your library account by logging into LibSearch, our search and discovery center. 
• Search for a physical book from our catalog.
• Place a Request for your selected book. You will receive an automated confirmation email.
  • A video or text tutorial is available on YouTube or in our frequently asked questions page.
• When you receive a second email notifying you when your hold is ready, pick up and check out your book from SFL's Information Desk. 
• Notify the staff of your stamp rally card to receive your stamp.

3D or Poster Print at the TechHub

There are two ways to earn this stamp: when you 3D print at the TechLab or when you request and pay for a poster print at the TechHub office. You will only earn one stamp for either action. Earning two does not provide any additional prize benefits. 

3D Printing

• Sign up for New User Training, if this is the first time you'll be using the new 3D printers at the TechLab.
• Remember to sign-in on the lab sheet prior to 3D printing.
• Show your completed 3D print and notify the TechHub office staff of your stamp rally card to receive your stamp.

Poster Printing

• Review prices and policies for large-scale printing at the TechHub.
• Send a request for poster printing when your file is ready.
• When you receive the notification that your poster is ready for pick up, notify the TechHub office staff of your stamp rally card to receive your stamp.

Visit the Caltech Archives

• Locate the Caltech Archives in sub-basement of the Beckman Institute building
• The Archives is open:
  • Monday to Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 4:00pm (Closed between 12:00pm to 1:00pm)
  • Thursdays from 10:30am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 4:00pm (Closed between 12:00pm to 1:00pm)
• If you would like a short tour, make an appointment to visit the Reading Room at least 24 hours prior to your visit by emailing archives@caltech.edu.
• Notify the Archives office staff of your stamp rally card to receive your stamp.

Reserve and Use a Group Study Room

• Reserve a Group Study Room
  • Reservations are required Monday through Friday from 8am to 11pm.
  • Group Study Rooms are located in Sherman Fairchild Library.
• At your reservation time, pick up the group study room key from SFL's Information Desk.
• Notify the Information Desk staff of your stamp rally card to receive your stamp.

Attend a Library Event or Workshop

• Check out the upcoming workshops and events on the Caltech Library calendar.
• Register, if applicable, for an event or workshop of your choice.
• When you arrive at the workshop or event, notify the library host staff of your stamp rally card to receive your stamp.
  • For online only workshops, show your workshop registration to the staff at SFL's Information Desk after attending the workshop.

Additional Game Rules

Open to current Caltech undergraduate students only. 

Redeem only one completed stamp rally card per person.

Completed cards received at the Sherman Fairchild Library after December 13, 2024 will not be entered into the grand prize draw.

Stamp rally game card must be stamped by current Caltech Library staff.

Win Prizes

Redeeming completed stamp rally cards will earn one random vinyl sticker machine spin and a chance for one of three grand prizes. 

Sticker designs vary! They are waterproof, reuseable, and sun resistant. Great for decorating water bottles, notebooks, or laptop covers.

Redeem your completed Stamp Rally card at Sherman Fairchild Library no later than December 13, 2024 (the end of Fall term) in order to be entered into the grand prize draw. 

Grand prize drawing winners will be notified through their @caltech.edu email on Monday, December 16, 2024. Winners will have until January 10, 2025 (the first week of Winter term) to pick up their prize from the Sherman Fairchild Library. 

Grand Prize Draw

Coming soon! Grand prizes will be revealed in October. Three grand prizes will be available.