ZLuC 2025 Presentation Types and Descriptions

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Below are descriptions of the various types of presentations for ZluC 2025. The registration form contains more detailed descriptions of session themes.

Deadlines for submission vary:

  • Presentation proposals (lightning talks, panel participation, and zine library tours): September 26, 11:59 p.m. CST
  • Requests for accommodation: October 13, 11:59 p.m. CST
  • Attendee registration: November 1, 11:59 p.m. CST

unConference organizers anticipate confirming all presenters by Monday, October 13th. 

Lightning talks

Description A short presentation on a topic of your choosing within the session’s theme.

There will be no more than 3 lightning talks for each session. Once delivered, all attendees of the session will be invited to participate in a large group discussion about the theme.

Themes:

  • Day 1 Session 3 A – Collection & Curation
  • Day 1 Session 3 B – Programming
  • Day 2 Session 1 A – Community Organizing
  • Day 2 Session 1 B – Teaching, Pedagogy & Instruction
Live or Pre-Recorded? Live
Length Maximum 10 minutes
Visuals / Screen Sharing Optional
Submission Deadline September 26, 11:59 p.m. CST

Panel Discussions

Description Conversations about a specific theme from a small group of speakers, determined in advance.

Themes:

  • Day 1 Session 2 A – Digital Zines
  • Day 1 Session 4 A – Zines in Hostile Climates
  • Day 2 Session 4 B – Disability & Access
Live or Pre-Recorded? Live
Length 60 – 90 minute discussion among all panelists
Visuals / Screen Sharing Optional
Submission Deadline September 26, 11:59 p.m. CST

Library Tours

Description A recorded tour of your zine library (whether an archival, academic, public, community, or personal collection).
Live or Pre-Recorded? Pre-Recorded
Length 5 – 15 minutes
Presentation Method
  • Videos will be hosted by ZLuC organizers, who will also ensure they have accessible captioning.
  • ZLuC attendees will be able to access these recordings asynchronously during the unConference.
  • Recordings may also be played during breaks in the unConference schedule.
Submission Deadline September 26, 11:59 p.m. CST

Zine Readings

Description
  • There will be a zine open mic on Day 2 Session 3 A.
  • ZLuC organizers are looking for (at least) 3 zinesters to sign up in advance to kick things off.
  • Please share zines you have created rather than material created by someone else.
Live or Pre-Recorded? Live
Length 10 minutes
Visuals / Screen Sharing
  • On camera
  • Use of screen sharing to display visuals is optional. We have found that holding zines up to a webcam is usually ineffectual, so we prefer that you share images on your screen if you want to present them.
Submission Deadline
  • Advance submissions: October 13, 11:59 p.m. CST
  • Signups will also be available during ZLuC

If you have any questions, comments, or considerations, please email the organizers at ebrown22@uccs.edu (Liz Brown) hwilson5@pratt.edu (Holly Wilson) acassada@coj.net (Al Cassada).