Draft checklist of questions one might ask when offered an interpretation assignment over the Internet

(If you are considering working on RSI, you may find this AIIC document useful):

Will the assignment involve:

1. Interpretation via the Internet (more often than not interpretation of a telephone conversation)
2. or a conference to be webcast?
   If the latter, the following questions will help establish the working conditions as well as intellectual property rights implications, if any:
3. Are you dealing with a regular conference where part or all of the presentations will be webcast?
4. If not, and the conference is solely for webcast purposes, will the interpreters be at the site of the conference, or in a remote location, such as a studio?
5. In case there is to be an interaction between the main speakers and the audience, by what means and how are the interpreters supposed to be involved?
6. Will the interpreters have a direct view on the speakers? If not, what kind of visual support and aids will be available?
7. What kind of audio link will be provided?
8. Will there be a SI technician available on site?
9. How long will the assignment be?
10. Will there be a written script of the presentation(s) available?
11. Will the webcast be accessible to the public at large or restricted to people with a password?
12. How long will the conference (and the interpretation) remain posted on the website?
13. Will a written version of the interpretation be made available on the webcast?

From AIIC “Draft checklist for interpretation over the Internet” @aiic.net

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