Help WTBBL Transcribe Braille
ORGANIZATION: Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
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Call for volunteers! If you are a braille transcriber in the Seattle area who can work from home and come to the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) as needed, and want to help WTBBL with making new books available to our patrons, let us know! You should possess a knowledge of braille software and the grammar and formatting rules of braille using the UEB code. To apply, please fill out our online application at www.tinyurl.com/wtbbl-volunteer. For more information, contact David at (206) 615-0417 or (800) 542-0866, or by email at wtbblvolunteer@sos.wa.gov.
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About Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
Location:
2021 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, US
Mission Statement
Washington Talking Book and Braille Library ( WTBBL) provides a free public library service which includes easy access to the informational and reading materials needed by individuals in the State of Washington who are unable to read standard print material.
Description
Talking Books - The Library circulates varied collection of books and magazines on digital audio cartridges. Special digital players needed to use these materials are provided free of charge. Braille - Braille books are available from the Library collection. A special children's collection includes books combining print and braille so that blind and sighted readers may share their reading enjoyment. Large Print - Large print books for readers who cannot easily read conventional-size print are available for browsing and checking out. The Library collections actively promote braille literacy for both adults and children. Special in-house materials have been designed and produced for this purpose. BARD downloads access audio and braille materials to your desktop or smart device. Reference - The Library offers disability focused reference service to patrons and the public. Children's Services - The Orrico children's room has accessible toys and furniture, print-braille infant and toddler books, and video and print parenting resources. Families of infants and toddlers can find information on enriching prebraille literacy skills. Readers 6 to 18 can sign up for the annual by-mail summer reading program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2021 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98121
DATE POSTED
January 23, 2019
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Library Sciences
- Data Entry
- Braille
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 2 hours weekly working at home using PC-based braille software. Braille files are sent by email, but coming in to WTBBL to drop off completed materials and pick up new ones will be necessary.
- • Possess good command of the written language and the ability to proofread and edit • Possess knowledge of braille software and the grammar and formatting rules of braille using the UEB code