Note-Taking Assistance Agreement for Students

Requesting a Note-Taker

  1. You must provide the Note-Taking Coordinatorwith a copy of your class schedule and indicate which classesrequire note-taking assistance as soon as possibleeach semester.
  2. ARC will notify your professor(s) that you require access to notes for each specified class. Notes may be provided in one of two ways:
  3. Each professor provides access to PowerPoints and/or overheads prior to class or through UNM Learn. You will then augment the professor’s notes during class.
  4. Use of a peer volunteer in class. The volunteer is secured by asking each professor to make an announcement in class or via e-mail to students, asking interested students to apply in person at the ARC. If no announcement is made, it is your responsibility to inform the ARC.
  5. If you change sections or drop a class for which you requested a notetaker, please inform the ARC so that we can follow-up as needed.

Once a Peer Volunteer is Secured

  1. ARC will secure a peerin each specified class to take and submit lecture notes for your use. The peer volunteer agrees to arrive to class on time, remain alert, and supply neat, accurate notes to the ARC.The peer volunteer will provide the notes directly to ARC. It is not necessary for you and peer volunteer to interact, but you may choose toobtain the notes directly from your peer if desired.
  2. It is your responsibility to contact the Note-Taking Coordinator if you feel there is a problem with note quality, legibility, or timeliness.
  3. The peer volunteer will submit lecture notes to the ARC within 24 hours of the class period. The notes will be typed or legibly written and, once received, posted on UNMe-Reserves for you to view. Information on accessing notes on e-Reserves is below.

To retrieve lecture notes from eReserves:

  1. From your internet browser, go to ereserves.unm.edu . Click on the link stating “Students, start here to find ELECTRONIC Reserves”.
  2. Click on the “course pages by Department” tab. Under “Please select department,” go to Accessibility Services and click Search.
  3. In the Course Number column, click on the link containing your course number and section.
  4. Enter the course page password and click Accept. The password will be e-mailed to you before the beginning of each term.
  5. On the Documents tab, click on the date for which you wish to view notes.
  6. To receive automatic emails when notes are uploaded click on the “Course Info” tab and click on “Email Alerts”

By signing below, I state that I understand and agree to the above conditions.

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Student Signature Date

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Office of Accessibility Resource CenterDate