Attachment J1 - Definitions.pdf

Definitions

Contract Monitor Production Controller (Controller) NLS Production Control Section staff member who makes work assignments and handles day-to-day contact with the contractor under the direction of the COR (on most assignments the controller will/contract monitor is also assigned COR).

Commercial Plus + Hybrid titles Hybrid titles combine conversion of commercial content with narrated supplemental material that’s converted into one single DTB. Supplemental material may include but is not limited to photo captions, end notes, bibliographies, appendices, or other supplemental material

NCX Navigation Control File for XML Application

A file compliant with ANSI/NISO Z39 86 2002, containing the hierarchical and secondary navigation of a DTB.

LOC The Library of Congress

NLS(or NLS) National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

Division of the Library of Congress that executes the requirements of 2USC§135a.

OPF Open Package File DTB component file, containing bibliographic data. NLS provides contractors with an “Initial OPF” (iOPF) containing basic bibliographic data.

PAR Production Authorization Record NLS documentation authorizing contractor to begin work and providing detailed information and instructions specific to an individual title.

PCS Production Control Section Section of NLS that contracts for the production of Braille and audio books and magazines.

PDE Producer Data Exchange Website that provides access to the NLS PICS system. Contractors and NLS use this site to exchange information on book projects and production quantities.

PDTB Protected Digital Talking Book The complete set of files making up a DTB protected in compliance with the DAISY PDTB2 standard to prevent unauthorized access.

PICS Production Inventory Control System User interface for NLS production database.

QAS Quality Assurance Section Section of NLS that reviews the quality of materials purchased by NLS

Specifications NLS supplied directions that must be adhered to during the production process. The contractor is to use the most recent specification available.

SSD Scheduled Ship Date Date by which the DTB must be completed (including NLS quality approval).