[bksvol-discuss] Re: Best sellers that aren't making it into the collection
- From: "Gary Petraccaro" <garyp130@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:38:02 -0500
Were these submitted bestsellers the ones which were approved?
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From: Lora
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Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 5:02 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Best sellers that aren't making it into the
collection
Hi,
Just for what it's worth, I was never under the impression that we shouldn't
scan bestsellers, or books that might become bestsellers. Although most
bestsellers get submitted by Bookshare staff, I've seen bestsellers be
submitted by volunteers before Bookshare even ordered the books.
That's why I think our best option now is to wait and see what the Bookshare
policy will be. Hopefully they can resolve many of these confusing issues
for us.
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of groups Warford
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 12:47 PM
To: Bookshare Volunteer List
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Best sellers that aren't making it into the
collection
Thanks, Lori,
You literally took (or wrote) the words right out of my mouth!
I too have been trying to stay out of this one for much the same reasons but
feel strongly about this issue. Bookshare is a wonderful organization, and
I appreciate all the services I receive from them. However, I agree with
you, Chris and others who have expressed the opinion that we need to know
what their position is on the best sellers. It's my understanding, too,
that as a volunteer we are not supposed to scan or validate a book that is a
best seller or that looks like it is definitely headed that way.
Hopefully we'll get a statement soon, either letting volunteers know that
there are some best sellers that for whatever reason can not or are not
being done in-house or that Bookshare plans to put these books on the site.
If the first scenario is true, some books can not be done in-house, then all
we need are the names of the books, and then we can do our thing and help
get them out there.
I hope no one takes offense at this; I'm just stating an opinion, and I
learn from others whose opinions differ from mine.
Thanks for reading,
Cindy 4
PS Best to your cats!
To handle yourself, use your head.
To handle others, use your heart.
-- Author Unknown
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Hi, Everyone,
I have stayed out of this discussion until now partly because I feel a bit
uncomfortable with the topic and partly because I don't like to offer
opinions which may be considered as criticism.
However, I feel somewhat compelled to share my thoughts for whatever they
are worth.
Speaking in general, I think Chris raises some valid issues. If Power to
the People was in fact a bestseller in September, it should be in the
collection now or listed on the Bestseller page as "coming soon". It is
not.
It has been suggested by many people that Chris can put the book on the wish
list. That solution means that the book may never be added to the
collection unless a volunteer chooses to obtain the book and scan it. That
is not supposed to be the fate of bestsellers.
Also, it has been suggested that Chris scan the book--also not the fate of
bestsellers--and he does not have a scanner.
Also, it is my understanding that bestsellers have to be scanned and
validated in-house as they need to be perfect; such perfection can sometimes
be achieved only by someone who can compare the book with the scanned copy.
I think that Bookshare is a wonderful organization made of marvelous,
considerate, book-loving, employees, volunteers, and readers. Nevertheless,
I think Chris has raised a valid issue which I know is being reviewed by
staff.
Cat Lover Lori
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will
leave footprints in your heart.
-- Author Unknown
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