[bksvol-discuss] Re: Scanning Questions

Rolph,

Although the training book is designed to introduce proofreading it is always 
best for volunteers to complete it. In itself completing the training book will 
not answer the sorts of specialize questions a scanner will have about proper 
setting for the scanner, OCR software, Computer operation system, and AT 
combination they have. It does introduce you to the sorts of formatting issues 
you will need to know so that the scans you submit meet Bookshare's minimal 
standards and do not place avoidable burden on proofers or get rejected for a 
rescan

Scott Rains
Volunteer Program
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From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
On Behalf Of Rolph Recto [rolph.recto@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 8:59 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Scanning Questions

Hi, I'm a new volunteer here. I'm trying to scan my first book, and I'm just 
making sure that I'm not breaking any rules. So, without ado, here's my 
questions:

 1.  According to what I've been told, I don't have to finish a training book 
and wait for feedback before I could scan books - is this correct?
 2.  I'm scanning Ward No. 6 and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov, but I saw that 
the publisher, Barnes & Noble, is selling an electronic version of the book as 
a Nook file (the Nook is B&N's Kindle, I think). Am I correct in thinking that 
I can still scan my physical copy of the book despite there is an electronic 
version of the book?
 3.  Any general tips/suggestions for a newbie?

Thanks!
Rolph Recto

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