Volunteer Work Description

Title:  Audio Book Reviewer

Major Function:
Ensuring the quality of production for a recorded book .

Benefits:

• Satisfaction of providing a needed service.
• Experience in evaluating recorded material.
• Gaining knowledge of books and materials related to Missouri.

Responsibilities:

• Critique the accuracy of the narration against the text for recorded material prior to distribution.
• Critique the consistency of overall technical quality.
• Critique the artistic elements of the completed recording.
• Note clearly all errors, and where they occur in the text.
• Ensure that announcement and format standards are adhered to.
• Check labels to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read print material easily.
• Ability to listen effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to use a dictionary and other reference material.
• Ability to acquire competence in handling audio playback equipment.
• Good command of the American English language.
• Sensitivity to artistic elements of spoken communication.
• High degree of discipline, motivation, thoroughness, and attention to detail.

Training Required:
Individual training in recording process

Time Commitment:
Minimum six-month commitment/2 hours per week

Staff Contact:
Coordinator of Volunteers