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Note-Taking

The majority of note taking requests can be accomplished through the use of technology tools available through ANU. These tools include:

In limited situations, students may not be able to utilize note-taking technology in which a peer note-taker may be approved instead. These additional notes are supplemental and not meant to be a replacement for attending class or taking your own notes.

To receive peer notes:

  • Request the peer note taking accommodation as part of your accommodation notifications emails
  • Attend class and determine if peer notes are necessary. If so, confirm the need for peer notes in the ANU database.
  • Notes are received electronically through the ANU database and ANU coordinates the hiring and payment of all note-takers.

Downloading notes from the ANU database

  • Once ANU has hired a note-taker, the note-taker is provided with an account on the ANU database to upload notes.
  • Follow these steps for downloading notes:
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    • Select “Notetaking Services”
    • Your course notes will be listed by class
    • If your note-taker has failed to upload notes in a reasonable timeframe, please notify us at accessiblenu@northwestern.edu.

Applying to be a note taker

To apply to be a note taker, please complete the following steps:

  1. Complete the . (You only need to do this once. After you've completed this, you can skip to Step 2.
  2. Go to the AccessibleNU page and log in using the "Student Login" button on the bottom of the page.
  3. Once logged in, click on the "Notetaker" tab.
  4. Go to the “Request a Notetaking Assignment” section and select the current term and enter the Course Registration Numbers (CRNs) for ALL of the classes you are interested in being hired for this quarter and click “Continue to Verify Your Classes.” Please note that you may be asked to complete a note taker contract in order to be considered.
  5. We’ll need for you to complete paperwork within 3 days of you being hired so please monitor your email closely. Â鶹´«Ã½ is an at-will employer. That is, either you or Â鶹´«Ã½ may end the employment relationship at will, with or without cause or advance notice, at any time.

Please email your completed paperwork to SAHR@northwestern.edu

Please email SAHR (Student Affairs HR) once you have completed your I-9; SAHR is not automatically notified. Once you email SAHR your confirmation and your personal data form, your paperwork will be submitted for processing, which can take 5-10 business days. After processing is complete, be sure to enter your time in your every two weeks no later than the Friday before each .