J4 Attachment - Definitions.pdf
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This document is a definitions table for Braille Transcription and Duplication, providing key terminology for the National Library Service (NLS) braille production process. The table defines seven key terms related to braille document production, including "Free Matter for the Blind" (a U.S. Postal Service provision for postage-free mailing of accessible reading materials), "Source Material" (NLS-provided content in various formats), and "Production Authorization Record (PAR)" (detailed book-specific instructions). The document outlines the technical workflow for converting source materials into braille, including the use of the Producer Data Exchange (PDE) website for project communication, the requirements for a Complete Submission Package, and specifics about braille page conversion, with special attention to handling advanced formatting like charts and non-linear text.
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Braille Transcription and Duplication Definitions
Term Definition
Free Matter for the Blind
Provision of U.S. Postal Service domestic mail manual (part E040) and U.S. law (39 USC 3403-3405) providing for postage-free mailing of accessible-format reading material for the blind and print disabled.
Source Material The NLS-provided content including, but not limited to, formats such as print, pdf, electronic publication, etc.
Production Authorization Record
(PAR)
Provides detailed information and instruction specific to an individual book.
Producer Data Exchange (PDE) NLS website that contractors and NLS use to exchange information on book projects and production status.
Acceptance NLS approval of the Complete Submission Package.
Complete Submission Package Includes the electronic braille files, and source material
Braille page A single side of an interpoint page converted from the source material
Advanced formatting Source material that may contain charts, graphs, and/or non-linear text.
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