The part which proved nto be efficient was re-submitting html files after correction. The correction of mistakes such as 1 for I worked fine but page breaks got messed up. If bookshare staff can re-release a rtf file we can make spelling corrections and fix scanos while retaining the page breaks and numbering.
E. At 08:26 AM 4/17/2008, you wrote:
I really think they changed to doing as they do because doing this kind of thing didn't prove to be efficient at all. Cindy Lou Ray. Each day is a new adventure. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Devorah Greenstein" <DGreenstein@xxxxxxx> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 7:21 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Improving excellent books Bob, I think that's a great idea. When I validate I really try hard to get perfect but I always have a gut feeling that, despite my looking at every capital I, there are still going to be a few number ones lurking still uncorrected. I really like your idea, of having a process to incorporate minor improvements so the library. Devorah -----Original Message----- From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 5:02 AM To: bookshare volunteer discussion Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Improving excellent books Lately when I've downloaded books that are rated excellent, I find that, in general, they really are excellent. However, they may have an occasional 1 for I or misspelled words that you know are scanning errors. Now, these books are fine as they are--we've all learned to correct those little errors in our heads and to go on reading. But, they could be improved. I was wondering if we could somehow resubmit a book with minor changes without having to go through the whole process of putting it on step 1 as a "bso" book, having someone else validate it, and have a staff approve it. That seems very inefficient, and a waste of time just for a few errors. But, if a method could be developed to include these minor improvements, then the library could always be increasing in quality. I don't think this effort would even merit credits. It's just a way to improve an already excellent collection. What do you think? Bookshare staff, does this idea have a chance? Bob "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."--Margaret Mead To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line. To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxput the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.__________ NOD32 3033 (20080417) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
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