TRANSCRIBER'S CHECKLIST
This check list is to aid the transcriber in making sure that the volume is complete, correct, and ready for production. Quality control is essential in maintaining the high standards of a product.
- All page numbering should be checked upon the completion of transcribing a volume.
- Check that each page is numbered.
- Recheck to be sure the page numbering is in sequential order.
- Preliminary pages (p1)
- Text pages (Both print and braille page numbers).
- All graphics pages fit into the text print/braille page numbering.
- Count the number of pages in each volume to make sure you have the required number of pages per volume (make certain you do not have too many or too few braille pages) See ATIC Specs for acceptable volume size.
- Verify that the title page numbers match the number of pages in the volume.
- All diagrams should be checked.
- Check the page numbers: print and braille.
- Confirm that all keys come before the diagram; and, either face the diagram page, or are on the same page above the diagram.
- Recheck any numbers, letters, or words on the graphic.
- Make sure items on collage graphics are glued securely.
- All lines are easily detected BY TOUCH on spurred or hand-tooled graphics.
- Keep a tally of all the graphics pages needed for the volume so you will know if any are missing, or are damaged and need to be replaced.
- Title and preliminary pages should be rechecked.
- Recheck the information on the title page for the correct information, especially if you are used to copying and pasting from volume to volume.
- The preliminary pages are all in the correct order, and they are all there: Supplemental title, Dedication, Special Symbols, Transcriber's Notes, Contents, etc.
- Determine if you have all the "special symbols" listed for each particular volume. (The list in one volume may be different than the list in the next volume of the same book.)
- Other items to check:
- Use the correct file name for the volume.
- Inspect each print page with each braille page to ensure no pages, or portions of the text are missing. Also, check for any "repeats".
- Be sure you have included any "Special Instructions" wanted by the Agency.