[bksvol-discuss] Re: the story of a proofer

It was No Humans Involved but another Lori already got it.  Thanks for asking 
though.  *Smile*
Christina

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From: "Lori Castner" <loralee.castner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 6:02 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: the story of a proofer


Christina, what is the book which has been on the list from early this year?

Lori C.

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From: "Christina" <greensleeves1@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 1:10 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: the story of a proofer


>I do that because I feel that, if someone from this list volunteers to take
>it, it will get the good attention that it needs.
> I've put books up on Step One before and some of them were taken by a
> proofer who didn't proof them, just approved them.
>
> I also have a book that's been on Step One since early this year.  It
> doesn't have a hold on it and no one wants to read it,
> apparently.  *Shrug*
>
> If I ask for a proofer on this list and someone volunteers, I have the
> satisfaction and the comfort of knowing one of my
> scans is in good hands.
> Christina
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Roger Loran Bailey" <rogerbailey81@xxxxxxx>
> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 3:00 PM
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: the story of a proofer
>
>
> Holds do often reflect a relationship between a submitter and a proofer.
> They can often decide to work together on a book or series of books and go
> into regular collaboration by email. But it is also the fact that
> oftentimes
> that collaboration does not exist at all. When someone comes on this list
> and says I am about to submit such and such book does anyone want it?; and
> then places the hold then what is the point? If it is that unimportant who
> gets it then why not just put it up for grabs?
> "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do
> because
> I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony
>
> The Militant:
> http://www.themilitant.com
> Pathfinder Press:
> http://www.pathfinderpress.com
> Granma International:
>  http://www.granma.cu/ingles/index.html
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ann Parsons" <akp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 11:08 AM
> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] the story of a proofer
>
>
>> Morning, all,
>>
>> I'd like to tell you the story of a proofer.  This proofer has been
>> working with one submitter for the past year in making a series of books
>> available to Bookshare.  The idea behind the "Hold For' is that a
>> submitter can work with a given proofer in a partnership in order to
>> make
>> sure that books are submitted in the best way possible.  Ideally, the
>> submitter is able to keep the original copy of the book so that the
>> proofer can check any errors which occur.
>>
>> Unfortunately, with this particular proofer, students, concerts,
>> Christmas
>> shopping and various other impediments have prevented her from completing
>> the current book she has and starting on the remaining books in this
>> series.
>>
>> Sometimes ideals just can't be realized.  However, one thing which is not
>> being talked about at all, is the relationship between submitter and
>> proofer.  This, I feel, is a significant factor.  If there is an active
>> pair working together, time should not be a factor.  I agree that it
>> should be between the submitter and the proofer as to how long a proof
>> may
>> take.  During the time the pair is working together, friendships may
>> blossom.  Other books may be comtemplated. Indeed, if the period of
>> proofing is shortened unduly, you may find that proofers cannot keep up
>> and they will become discouraged.
>>
>> I suppose the fact that one may keep renewing books is good because it
>> does indeed remind proofers that they must work diligently. However, I
>> believe that a two week limit on 'hold for' books is too short.  Optimum
>> would be two months.  After that, they should be removed.  I would urge
>> the Powers That Be to remember that proofers are volunteers. If we were
>> not, one might expect faster work because that would be our job, but
>> volunteers have to work as an avocation, not as a vocation.
>>
>> Now, I'm off to Bookshare to download all the books that are on hold for
>> me, so I can finish off the series I started over a year ago.
>>
>> Ann P.
>>
>> -- 
>> Ann K. Parsons
>> Portal Tutoring
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>>
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