[Jobs] National Certification in Literary Braille

[Michael Baldwin]

Okay, this post confuses me.  Is this different from the literary
transcription certification that is now done by the NFB, that was done by
the NLS?
 
I ask because I have recently sent my manuscript off to the NFB to be graded
for the transcription certification.

Could someone please explain the differences between the certifications if
they are not the same thing?

Thanks,
Michael Baldwin

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Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:35 AM
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Subject: [Jobs] National Certification in Literary Braille


>From: "Edward Bell" <ebell at latech.edu>
>To: "Rehab Mailing list" <rehab at nfbnet.org>,
>    "NOMC mailing list" <nomc at nbpcb.org>
>Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:35:56 -0500
>Subject: [rehab] National Certification in Literary Braille
>
>****Attention Blindness Professionals and all interested**** in shaping 
>the future of Braille literacy
>
>The National Blindness Professional
>Certification Board (NBPCB) is pleased to offer the
>
>
>NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB)
>
>What and Who:
>
>As of March 2007, the National Literary Braille Competency Test (NLBCT) 
>formerly administered by the National Library Service (NLS), is solely 
>administered by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board 
>(NBPCB). The resulting benefit of this conversion is that candidates 
>who successfully pass all four sections of the test, are eligible to 
>receive the National Certification in Literary Braille (NCLB). This is 
>a professional credential, which entitles certificants the right to 
>present their certification to employers, and to bear the NCLB title.
>
>The NCLB exam is not aimed at transcribers. 
>Rather, it is a valid test of a person's ability to competently read, 
>write, and understand contracted, literary Braille, and is being 
>targeted to all individuals who teach Braille professionally, and/or 
>those seeking to be credentialed in this area.
>
>When and Where:
>
>The next scheduled test for 2008 will be held in Dallas, Texas on 
>Monday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 1, from 1:00-5:00 on both days. Note 
>that sections one and two will be offered on Monday, and sections three 
>and four will be offered on Tuesday. Thus, candidates must be available 
>to sit for the test on both afternoons.
>
>Subsequent NCLB examinations will be convened whenever the following 
>are present: 1( Ten or more candidates are gathered, 2) An appropriate 
>testing venue can be procured, and 3) At least two NBPCB administrative 
>staff are present.
>
>The combined application and testing fee is $250.
>The application deadline for testing in Dallas is June 13.
>Test seating is limited, so apply now to ensure your slot!
>
>To apply online go to:
>http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/application/
>
>
>or to download the NCLB Candidate Guidelines please visit:
>http://www.nbpcb.org/nclb/
>
>
>For additional information please visit the NBPCB website at: 
>www.nbpcb.org or contact Louise Walch, NBPCB Coordinator, at:
braille at nbpcb.org.

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