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public:nnels:etext:pa-outline-expectations [2021/10/19 15:31]
kris.jorgensen |
public:nnels:etext:pa-outline-expectations [2021/10/20 11:14]
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| As per contract, a Production Assistant is to work 15 hours a week. | As per contract, a Production Assistant is to work 15 hours a week. |
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| <note>If there is an illness, or other similar circumstance, that prevents the employee from working a full 15 hours they **must** contact their direct supervisor, the Production Coordinator, in advance.</note>. | <note>If there is an illness, or other similar circumstance, that prevents the employee from working a full 15 hours they **must** contact their direct supervisor, the Production Coordinator, in advance.</note> |
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| The main duty of this position is to produce books that are in accessible formats. The Production Assistant will reformat converted ebooks in Microsoft Word as outlined in this [[public:nnels:etext:start|eText Wiki]], and with the direct guidance and support of the Production Coordinator. | The main duty of this position is to produce books that are in accessible formats. The Production Assistant will reformat converted ebooks in Microsoft Word as outlined in this [[public:nnels:etext:start|eText Wiki]], and with the direct guidance and support of the Production Coordinator. |
| <note>The Production Coordinator works full-time hours during the week between 9am and 6pm EST. They may make themselves available outside these hours for special circumstances, such as training of special projects with tight deadlines.</note> | <note>The Production Coordinator works full-time hours during the week between 9am and 6pm EST. They may make themselves available outside these hours for special circumstances, such as training of special projects with tight deadlines.</note> |
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| All new hires will go through a training and probationary period of **2 months**. During this time you will be given hands on training and support from the Production Coordinator. This can include, but is not limited to: zoom meetings, emails, the wiki, comments through RT. | All new hires will go through a training and probationary period of **2 months**. During this time you will be given hands-on training and support from the Production Coordinator. This can include, but is not limited to: Zoom meetings, emails, the wiki, comments through RT. |
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| During this training and probationary period the Production Coordinator will assign you titles to aid with your development. This is to help avoid you getting stuck with a complex title before you have built up your skill set. After training, you will be expected to select and choose tickets as per your job outline. | During this training and probationary period the Production Coordinator will assign you titles to aid with your development. This is to help you avoid getting stuck with a complex title before you have built up your skill set. After training, you will be expected to select and choose tickets as per your job outline. |
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| <note>During this training and probationary period it is essential you communicate clearly with the Production Coordinator about any issues you are having with your position or with training. If the Production Coordinator finds you are not meeting job expectations, they will apply Progressive Discipline measures to help you improve your work and skill set.</note> | <note>During this training and probationary period it is essential you communicate clearly with the Production Coordinator about any issues you are having with your position or with training. If the Production Coordinator finds you are not meeting job expectations, they will apply Progressive Discipline measures to help you improve your work and skill set.</note> |
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| It is expected that after the training and probationary period you will be able to work independently, with little supervision. The Production Coordinator will still be available as your direct supervisor to help you with any questions or issues that arise during the course of your work. All production questions can be posts on the [[public:nnels:etext:q_a|Production Q&A]] page, and all Alt-text questions can go on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]] page. | It is expected that after the training and probationary period you will be able to work independently, with little supervision. The Production Coordinator will still be available as your direct supervisor to help you with any questions or issues that arise during the course of your work. All production questions can be posts on the [[public:nnels:etext:q_a|Production Q&A]] page, and all alt-text questions can go on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]] page. |
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| After the 2 month training and probationary period, a Production Assistant is expected to produce titles on an ongoing and regular basis. We have created the table below to help you understand the general expectations around how long each type of book will take. | After the 2 month training and probationary period, a Production Assistant is expected to produce titles on an ongoing and regular basis. We have created the table below to help you understand the general expectations around how long each type of book will take. |
| |Illustrated Books | 5 | | |Illustrated Books | 5 | |
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| <note>If you have a complex title, and you feel it is taking you a long time to work on. Please contact the Production Coordinator through the RT ticket for that title so they are aware you are working on a title that will be taking up most of your time.</note> | <note>If you have a complex title, and you feel it is taking you a long time to work on, please contact the Production Coordinator through the RT ticket for that title so they are aware you are working on a title that will be taking up most of your time.</note> |
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| Alt-text is an essential part of accessibility. It can take longer to learn how to write image descriptions than the other parts of reformatting an ebook, and we are here to help and support you on this journey. Even after you have gotten a handle on how to describe images, there will always be times when you struggle and need assistance. | Alt-text is an essential part of accessibility. It can take longer to learn how to write image descriptions than the other parts of reformatting an ebook, and we are here to help and support you on this journey. Even after you have got a handle on how to describe images, there will always be times when you struggle and need assistance. |
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| The expectation for your position is that you are able to write **simple and medium Alt-text** with little to no feedback after a **2 month period**. The [[public:nnels:etext:images|Images documentation]] paired with the additional resources are designed to help you succeed in this process. The Production Coordinator is also responsible for training you and offering support in learning and developing image descriptions. We have created a [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A page]] specifically for Alt-text to assist you with your education, and help you when you get stuck on any description. | The expectation for your position is that you are able to write **simple and medium alt-text** with little to no feedback after a **2 month period**. The [[public:nnels:etext:images|Images documentation]] paired with the additional resources are designed to help you succeed in this process. The Production Coordinator is also responsible for training you and offering support in learning and developing image descriptions. We have created a [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A page]] specifically for alt-text to assist you with your education, and help you when you get stuck on any description. |
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| After the 2 month training and probationary period the Production Assistant will have a formal job review with the Production Coordinator and Content Coordinator to discuss your progress in your training and work expectations. If the work expectations haven’t been met by this time, your employment with the BC Libraries Cooperative will be terminated. | You will have a final evaluation meeting at the end of this 2 month period where your performance will be reviewed and you will be given either a pass or fail depending on if you have met the job expectations as outlined above. |
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| | If you **do not** meet the job expectations at the end of this 2 month period it will be considered a fail and your contract will be terminated. |
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| | If you **do** meet the job expectations at the end of this 2 month period it will be considered a pass. |
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| <note>If at any time during their employment, a Production Assistant is not meeting the expectations as outlined in this documentation Progressive Discipline will be applied.</note> | <note>If at any time during their employment, a Production Assistant is not meeting the expectations as outlined in this documentation Progressive Discipline will be applied.</note> |
