Performers List
Janet Ingraham Dwyer has received several requests for a performer directory for Ohio libraries, so let’s try crowdsourcing one! Any Ohio library worker who wishes to recommend a performer or other program presenter can complete this form:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OH_performer_recommendation
You may complete the form multiple times if you have multiple performers/presenters to recommend. The form will remain open indefinitely, so you can also add recommendations in the future.
Once we get a few dozen submissions, the form responses will be available as a spreadsheet that you can view or download and sort by type of program, audience age range, or any other field. This spreadsheet will include exclusively individuals and groups recommended by Ohio public librarians and library workers. It will be updated regularly as more recommendations are submitted.
Please submit only performers/presenters whose work you are directly familiar with and who you would recommend to other Ohio libraries, and who are willing/able to travel to other Ohio libraries to do their programs.
The form asks for this info (asterisk indicates answer is required):
Your contact information (will not be included in directory unless you choose to include a signed recommendation)
*Performer / Programmer name
Performer / Programmer contact person (if different from above)
Performer / Programmer website
Performer / Programmer additional contact info
Performer / Programmer location (city, state)
*Type of program – e.g. music, science, etc. – there is a list of choices and an “Other” option
*Program description
*Audience age range
*Program fee / price range
If known: Is fee negotiable? Is a multiple booking discount available? Is mileage / travel an additional charge?
Additional comments
There is also an opportunity to provide a free-text signed recommendation if you choose to.
Janet will post an update to the same listservs when the spreadsheet is published, and it will be linked from the Ohio Summer Library Program page on the State Library website.
