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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Location: Memorial-Nottingham Campus<BR>
Date Posted: Sep 1, 2026</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Aptos">Description</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">BRAILLE COORDINATOR </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">HOURS: Minimum of 37.5 hours per week. May be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends, to meet operational needs.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">PAY GRADE: 4 ($49,650.00)</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">LOCATION: Memorial Nottingham (Ohio Library for the Blind and Print Disabled)</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">EXTERNAL POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Cleveland Public Library strives to be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn, share, and seek out new knowledge.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">The successful applicant will be a self-directed professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative work style, and the skill set to thrive in a welcoming service environment for patrons and staff.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for coordinating braille production activities for Ohio Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (OLBPD) that include transcribing printed materials, such as books, magazines, correspondence, and promotional content, into Unified English Braille (UEB), along with implementing related statewide outreach, programming, and overseeing volunteers. Perform other functionally related duties as assigned.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Bachelor’s degree is required. Preferably in linguistics, communications, information technology/digital media production or a related field that provides knowledge of accessible formats, literacy, or disability services.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Unified English Braille (UEB) standard.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Literary Braille certification from the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Three (3) years’ professional experience transcribing braille.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Two (2) years’ project management experience, including planning, scheduling, communicating and evaluating projects.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Experience organizing and monitoring the work of volunteers.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Experience with advanced braille formats (e.g., tabular materials, computer notation, general textbook format.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Three (3) years’ professional experience working for an organization that provides community-based services, and experience with individuals who are blind, have visual disabilities or reading disabilities.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES (KSAs):</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Proficiency with braille transcription software programs and braille embossers.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Proficiency with technology, including willingness and ability to learn new systems and tools.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Skill in creating tactile graphics using specialized braille formats and equipment.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Skill in coordinating with vendors to troubleshoot software and hardware issues.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Knowledge of information technology systems, principles, and workflows relevant to production environments.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Knowledge of proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to ensure high-quality written documents.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Familiarity with Revised Standards and Guidelines of Service for National Library Service Network Libraries.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Symbol">·<FONT FACE="Courier New"> </FONT></FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Evaluation of this position is based primarily on performance of the following essential functions, which include, but are not limited to:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">1. </FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Coordinate onsite braille production for OLBPD, including transcription of print materials into UEB braille.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">2. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Oversee the acquisition, scanning, formatting, and editing of print or electronic texts to prepare files for braille transcription.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">3. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Create and maintain electronic braille files for download, circulation, and submission to the NLS BARD portal.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">4. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Support collection development by selecting and acquiring braille books and related materials for library use.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">5. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Transcribe, proofread, and edit internal communications, publications, and special projects to ensure accuracy and adherence to braille standards.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">6. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Provide consultation to CPL staff and partners on braille needs for publications, programs, and organizational materials.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">7. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Research and apply current practices, technologies, tactile graphics methods, and emerging trends in braille production.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">8. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Maintain production records, track workflow stages, and prepare statistics on materials in process, completed, and pending.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">9. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Serve as the onsite expert for braille software, embossers, and related equipment, including troubleshooting and coordinating repairs or maintenance with vendors.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">10. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Develop and deliver braille-related training, programs, and mentoring for students, staff, and volunteer transcribers.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">11. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Recruit, train, and assign volunteers, ensuring their work meets braille standards and project requirements.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">12. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Participate in statewide outreach efforts, develops braille-focused programming, and builds relationships with organizations serving blind, low-vision, and deafblind communities.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">13. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Act as OLBPD’s braille ambassador, promoting braille literacy and raising awareness of its importance statewide.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">14. </FONT> <FONT FACE="Aptos">Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">To Apply; please attach a current/updated resume and CV</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">EXTERNAL POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Aptos">Richard Payne, President</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Helvetica">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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