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    State Coordinators

    What is a State Coordinator?

    All states and outlying areas that work with the NIMAC name a State Coordinator. This person is the primary contact for NIMAC in the state. The State Coordinator signs the NIMAC Coordination Agreement, and manages the state’s Authorized Users.

    FAQ

    If you are a newly named State Coordinator, welcome to the NIMAC!

    The primary purpose of your NIMAC account is to provide you access to the system so you can manage your Authorized Users. To update the SC account for your state, please download, fill out, and sign the NIMAC Coordination Agreement. Then just email the scanned document back to us. (You can also mail the hard copy to us at the address found on the document, if you prefer.)

    Resources

    NIMAC State Coordinator Training – Spring 2024

    In this training, you will learn the basics of your role as a State Coordinator, as well as how to create and remove Authorized User accounts for your state.

    You can also download the Powerpoint to keep for future reference!

    NIMAC Training for State Coordinators – Spring 2022

    This training provides an overview of your role as a State Coordinator and walks you through creating and removing Authorized User accounts for your state.

    You can also download the Powerpoint (available in English or Spanish) to keep for future reference!

    State Coordinator Updates

    • DAISY Pipeline NIMAS to EPUB Conversion

      The DAISY Pipeline is a free tool that can be used to convert NIMAS to EPUB. NIMAS is a subset of DAISY 3 (DTBook), and the Pipeline script is called “DTBook to EPUB 3.” The Pipeline uses this script to convert a NIMAS file to a student-ready EPUB file. Check out this short how-to video…

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    • NIMAS Contract Language Handout

      The NIMAC supports students with disabilities by helping ensure that an accessible format can be produced when a need is identified. We receive files in “NIMAS” format from publishers, and these files are used to produce formats like braille, EPUB, DAISY and large print. All states and districts that coordinate with the NIMAC are obligated…

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    • Spring 2021 NIMAC Updates

      This webinar covers many important NIMAC updates including: the new NLS guidelines and updated NIMAC agreements, the new NIMAS Validation tool development, the NIMAC’s technical assistance “gap analysis work,” and more. You can also download the Powerpoint (available in English or Spanish) to keep for future reference!

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    • New NLS Guidelines–February 2021

      In February 2021, the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled issued new eligibility guidelines. The NIMAC has updated its NIMAC Coordination Agreement and Limitation of Use Agreement to align with the changes. For more information you can download the Powerpoint (available in English or Spanish).

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    • Dual or “Hybrid” SC and AU Account Option

      If you are a State Coordinator but would also like to access the NIMAC as an Authorized User, a single sign in option is now available. See the video below for details or contact the NIMAC for more information!

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