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[Deborah Kent Stein]

>>
>>Hi,
>>National Braille Press asked that we give this the widest possible 
>>distribution through our NFB listservs. Good job in a great place.
>>Dick Davis
>>
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>>JOB POSTING
>>
>>TITLE: Proofreader
>>TYPE: Full-time, Hourly
>>
>>National Braille Press is a non-profit publishing house in Boston, 
>>Massachusetts, providing braille materials of superior quality to blind 
>>readers worldwide for more than eighty years. We are seeking a 
>>detail-oriented, organized, and diligent braille proofreader.  He/she must 
>>communicate effectively, comprehend and apply braille rules and standards, 
>>and be motivated to make decisions independently in a fast-paced 
>>environment committed to accuracy.
>>
>>SCOPE
>>
>>The role of the proofreader is to verify that transcribed braille material 
>>is complete and accurate.  Working with the Transcription and Production 
>>Departments, the proofreader ensures that braille produced at NBP conforms 
>>to BANA standards and Braille Format guidelines, the braille is a 
>>replication of the print text, and the hard copy braille is clear, 
>>well-formed, and properly bound.  Ultimately, it is the responsibility of 
>>the proofreader to ensure that NBP provides the highest quality braille 
>>possible.
>>
>>
>>REQUIREMENTS
>>
>>Work requires a business background generally equivalent to a bachelor's 
>>degree.
>>Excellent English language, spelling, and grammar skills.
>>Minimum certification in Literary Braille Proofreading by the Library of 
>>Congress. Certification in Nemeth Proofreading preferred.
>>Command of PC-based computers and Microsoft Office.
>>Functional knowledge of refreshable braille devices and digital recorders.
>>
>>Submit a cover letter and resume to Jackie Sheridan, Director of 
>>Production, at <mailto:jsheridan at nbp.org>jsheridan at nbp.org.
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