Notetakers

General Job Description:

The notetaker will take notes of classroom lectures, class discussions, and other oral and written communication by instructors and classmates for students who have the notetaking accommodation developed by the Office of Specialized Services. The job of Notetaker can be a volunteer position or you can be compensated for your services as Notetaker by the College.

Expectations of Notetakers:

Regarding the provision of notetaking services, the notetaker is expected to:

1. Contact the Notetaking Coordinator for notetaking orientation and paperwork.
2. Arrive for each notetaking assignment on time.
3. Take adequate notes (with legible handwriting, good grammar and spelling skills)
4. Get the notes to the student in a timely manner.
5. Notify the Notetaking Coordinator if notes are not being picked up or if the student receiving the notes misses two or more consecutive classes without notice.
6. Contact the Notetaking Coordinator or the OSS office if there are problems or concerns.
7. You may be required to type/scan/email your notes to the student receiving the accommodation.

It is important that you make an appointment with the Notetaking Coordinator within the first two weeks of the semester or as soon as possible. At this meeting, bring any official documents that establish your identity and employment eligibility (if you wish to be paid). The lists of acceptable documents are available on the Form I-9, Employee Eligibility Verification.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call the Office of Specialized Services.

Any notetakers that may require assistance may now make an appointment with Jennifer Flynn - Resource Accommodations Specialist in Room L-116