Braille Transcriber

LAC Federal is seeking a skilled Braille Music Transcriber to provide transcription services for musical works that have been digitized. The successful candidate will be responsible for transcribing music and accompanying text into Braille format, following recognized standards including the Braille Authority of North America (BANA) Music Braille Code. This is a part-time remote position with very flexible work hours.

• Provide virtual and face-to-face support to users in finding materials and instructs library users on use of the library catalog, discovery service, and databases.
• Triages information requests to appropriate library and College units and engages
• Refer complex issue to librarians or external units and services.
• Provide front-line support at the library service desk
• Perform opening and closing procedures as assigned for the library services desk
• Assist patrons with directional requests in locating materials
• Check library materials in and out, follows up with overdue materials
• Process interlibrary loan requests
• Assist patrons in using library technologies including the integrated library system, printers and copiers, reading machines
• Perform daily collections maintenance by reshelving materials in accordance with the Library of Congress Call Number system, shelving current periodicals, straightening and cleaning reading room and collection storage areas
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Be certified in braille transcription by the Library of Congress
• Hold a braille music certification, full level for most tasks, or a minimum of associate level for selected tasks;
• Experience transcribing or proofreading braille.
• Knowledge of literary braille (EBAE, UEB),
• Knowledge of music braille including current and previous standards
• Some knowledge of French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc., as well as styles of classical and popular European and American music from various eras.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)