Washington Talking Book and Braille Library

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Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
People with Disabilities
Seniors

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2021 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98121 United States

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https://www.sos.wa.gov/washington-talking-book-braille-library

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Tactile Braille Proofreader - Braille Proofreading Team

Flexible Schedule | Seattle, WA 98121

The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) builds community and provides equitable access to information and reading materials for Washington residents unable to read standard print. WTBBL has more than 200 volunteers working with us, and we are proud of their passion to work in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION: The tactile braille proofreader partners with a sighted proofreading monitor to ensure that the braille version of a book matches the print version. The tactile braille proofreader reads the braille text aloud, while the proofreading monitor follows the print copy and listens closely to ensure accuracy while marking any corrections needed. Proofreading teams can work onsite at WTBBL (free parking provided) or arrangements to meet off-site or online can be made. RESPONSIBILITIES: Proofread braille material produced by WTBBL staff and volunteers for completeness and accuracy according to the rules of Unified English Braille (UEB). Identify errors and work with sighted proofreading monitor to add needed corrections to proofreaders’ spreadsheet. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Strong knowledge of literary braille code (UEB) and the rules of braille formatting. Assess suitability of transcriber-produced notes and formats. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work in a team and maintain a schedule to meet consistently. TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum 2 hours weekly, Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Date Posted: 2024-10-15
Braille Transcriber

Flexible Schedule | Seattle, WA 98121

The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) builds community and provides equitable access to information and reading materials for Washington residents unable to read standard print. WTBBL has more than 200 volunteers working with us, and we are proud of their passion to work in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Braille Department’s goal is to produce braille books equal in content and quality to the print edition. Volunteer braille transcribers receive the print version of a book and consult with the Braille Program Manager about the particular needs of the project. Volunteer transcribers can use direct-entry braille software to transcribe books or receive a braille file of a scanned book to clean up. Transcription is done remotely, and we can provide you with transcription software. Consultation with the Braille Program Manager can be done at WTBBL (free parking is available), via Microsoft Teams, over the phone or via email. RESPONSIBILITIES: Consult with Braille Program Manager to discuss and clarify book assignment. Operate braille transcription software and computer keyboard to transcribe text into braille files. Proofread for mistakes and formatting issues. Submit completed braille files to Braille Program Manager by email. Maintain transcription files and corrections for assigned books. SKILLS NEEDED: Strong attention to detail. Experience using a computer and Microsoft Word. PREFERRED SKILLS: Knowledge of the current literary braille code (Unified English Braille), and literary braille formats or have a willingness to learn. Experience using braille transcription software (Braille2000, Duxbury, BrailleBlaster, etc.) Schedules can be flexible. Transcribers average about 2-4 hours weekly to help keep projects moving forward.

Date Posted: 2024-10-07

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The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library builds community and provides equitable access to information and reading materials for Washington residents unable to read standard print.

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Volunteering at the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library makes a difference in people’s lives! Nearly 200 people donate thousands of hours each year making books, programs, and other resources available to those with print disabilities. WTBBL is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of excellence. We invite volunteers to contribute to that goal and believe our environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to collaborate.

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