[OPLINLIST] Call for Proposals: Present at OhioNet MakerFest on June 18, 2025

[Jillian Tuttle]

Please pardon the cross-posting — OhioNet invites library professionals to submit presentation proposals for “OhioNet MakerFest: A One-Day Summit for Library Makers and Makerspaces” on June 18, 2025.
This in-person event, hosted at the State Library of Ohio, will explore the ways libraries can establish, maintain and enhance making programs or makerspaces in their institutions.
We are looking for both individual and full panel presentations that highlight:  

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Establishing a makerspace or maker program, i.e. Tips to get started in the face of resource restraints
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Programming and lesson plans for makerspaces/making
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Issues of accessibility, sustainability or inclusion
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Makerspace collaborations and/or partnerships
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Makerspace/maker program assessment and advocacy

Proposal Guidelines:  

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Title of Presentation: A concise and engaging title. 
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Abstract: 250-500 words summarizing the content of your presentation and its relevance to the summit.
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Presenters: Name, title and affiliation of proposed speaker(s) .
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Session Format (please indicate which format best fits your proposal):
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Lightning Talks, 20-25 minutes
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Multiple Panelists (4 maximum), 90 minutes
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Single Session Presentation, 45 minutes
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Technical Requirements: Any special equipment, set-up, or accessibility needs that we should consider.  

Submission Deadline: April 7, 2025

Submission Instructions:  Please submit your proposal in our MakerFest Proposal Submission Form.<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FWStQBEd70SRsWkDHkgeqBCfshRrLORCuG5gfoAiJgpUOTNHVUEwT0o4SkRMOFA2TU1KQ1lQMTVKMy4u> Selected speakers will be notified by April 25, 2025. Speakers will be given an honorarium. Meals will be provided to all speakers during the summit. Transportation will not be provided.

Questions? Please email Hannah Rosen, Director of Member Programs at hannahr at ohionet.org<mailto:hannahr at ohionet.org>.

Jillian Tuttle, MLIS
Communications Manager
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