[bksvol-discuss] Re: Concerns About A Book On Step 1
- From: "Mayrie ReNae" <mayrierenae@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:37:17 -0700
Hi Monica,
I understand your concerns completely. But I'll bet that if the
issues causing difficulty were explained to the original submitter, they
might be willing to resubmit in a different format if he/she could, assuming
he/she still has a copy to convert to rtf.
I do think that policy could be changed concerning all of the
proprietary formats. After all, a couple of years ago, txt and brf formats
were removed from the list of acceptable formats for submission.
Might be worth a try to ask for a resubmit from the submitter
though, wouldn't it? The worst he/she can say is "no" and we're no worse
off than now, right? And best case, there could be a more usable copy of
the book on the step 1 page. I encourage at least asking.
Good luck, whatever you all decide to do.
Mayrie
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Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Concerns About A Book On Step 1
Hi, Mayrie. That may be a good solution. I don't know how the
submitter would respond since Bookshare does clearly accept books in
the format she submitted. I don't know her very well but do see her on
other lists. I don't think she is on this list, and she may not
understand why this issue is cropping up. I do know that Allison and
two other Bookshare staff members have Kurzweil, so maybe Pavi or
Carrie can have them convert the books as they have with other titles
so the submitter and real validater will both get credit?
I'm torn on this issue because I can't blame people for submitting
books in kes or ark formats since they are allowed. I also know that
only a small percentage of our volunteers are on this list. So I don't
blame the submitter. I even sort of understand Bookshare's reasons for
accepting so many formats. I'm still frustrated with this situation
and with Bookshare's policy because in this instance it is
contributing to the problem rather than solving it. I think what's
happening in the trenches is the opposite of how Jim envisioned this
format thing would work. Rather than being all-inclusive, it bogs down
the system when a proprietary format is used. I don't think the
Bookshare staff could have known that in 2001 when the policy was
formed. It's tricky to make policies that require you to see around
corners when you're trying to balance everyone's needs. That's why I
feel torn. I want to take action somehow, to fix something to get the
book approved. I don't have that ability, and I do want to read this
book because it's relevant to some health issues I'm facing. I can't
ask a sighted volunteer to help with the book if they can't even open
it.
--
Monica Willyard
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