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
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----- 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.
--
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