A notetaker provides students with accurate, comprehensive notes of lectures and other academic sessions, acting as a vital support for those who may have difficulty taking notes themselves. This role involves listening carefully, observing visual aids, and summarising information accurately and efficiently, often in a typed format. The notetaker may also need to adapt the notes to the student's specific needs and preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating notes:

  Taking detailed notes during lectures, seminars, and other academic events.

• Types of notes:

  Providing notes that are either live (during the event) or a later typed record.

• Accuracy and clarity:

  Ensuring notes are accurate, clear, and easy to understand.

• Adaptation:

  Adjusting the format and content of notes to meet the individual needs of the student.

• Delivery:

  Providing the notes to the student in a timely manner and in the agreed-upon format.

• Professionalism:

  Maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and respect for the student at all times.