Bookshare (www.bookshare.org) is a project of Benetech, a non-profit technology company that looks for ways in which technology can benefit humanity. Bookshare is one of its biggest projects — and is currently the largest digital library of accessible books for people who are blind or have other print disabilities. But the collection is far from complete. Our members have a deep passion for reading. Given that less than 5% of the world’s books are available in accessible formats, the need for Bookshare is great. Through an amazing virtual system our community of volunteers helps bridge the gap, book by book.
This exciting internship involves a combination of crucial tasks with Bookshare’s Collection Development department which is responsible for growing our online library of accessible books for people with print disabilities. Responsibilities include:
- Running quality checks on books that have been scanned and submitted to the collection
- Proofreading high priority scanned books for the collection
- Assisting with the creation of a proofreading manual for partner organizations
- Running inventory checks on books ordered for processing
We are looking for people with the following qualities:
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- A passion for reading, and an interest in working with a non-profit at the intersection of books, technology and disability service
