[bksvol-discuss] Re: Another new volunteer introduction
- From: Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:38:19 -0700 (PDT)
I wanted to add my welcome too. It seems to me that in addition to scanners we
need people who enjoy and/or are willing to proof religious books, smile
Cindy
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> From: Martha Rafter <mlhr@xxxxxxx>
>To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 3:57 PM
>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Another new volunteer introduction
>
>Hi Carmella,
> Welcome to the Neighborhood. If you ever need help with your proofreading,
>this is a great place. Please don't be afraid to ask any questions you might
>have.
>Marty
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>-----Original Message----- From: Carmella D Broome
>Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:27 AM
>To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Another new volunteer introduction
>
>Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce myself, as well. I just checked in my
>first proofed book last weekend and am currently proofing my second. I
>use a JAWS screen reader and an older version of MS Word (2003,I think).
>This lap top has served me well or longer than the previous ones I've had,
>though it gave me more trouble at first. I guess I technically became a
>volunteer when I uploaded my own book, "Carmella's Quest: Taking On College
>Sight Unseen," for inclusion in the collection in 2009. I recently became
>an active proofer and joined this list. Its certainly been an interesting
>time to join given all the controversy. Fortunately, that doesn't bother
>me as I've been on email discussion lists for years and know how those kinds
>of things go. Its interesting to read everyone's thoughts. I didn't quite
>understand why so many books were on hold when I went to find things to
>check out either but figured there must be reasons unknown to me as a new
>volunteer. I was surprised there weren't more books needing proofing, but
>hoped it was because so many publishers were being generous and making their
>books available for easy conversion.
>
>I have an undergraduate degree in Biblical studies from Columbia Bible
>College/Columbia International University and do a lot of spiritual reading
>for my own interest and growth so I don't mind proofing some of the
>religious books. The ones I snagged had been sitting out there for a
>while. The one I just finished was about the controversies of the Apostle
>Paul and I found it very interesting. Having to go over it so carefully and
>then double check and all that definitely makes one pay attention to the
>content, I guess. Lots of end notes to put parentheses around and Greek
>words that spell checkers don't like. With the one I'm doing now (a
>collection of brief humorous essays) the author is annoyingly addicted to
>overuse of the m dash.
>
>I'm blind from birth due to retinopathy of prematurity. I have a guide dog
>who is semiretired. She's a 15 year old yellow lab named Maggie. We live in
>SC, so most of our activities are indoors currently for obvious reasons.
>I've enjoyed using BookShare for several years. I use it for personal
>enjoyment and for reading books relevant to my work as a counselor. Self
>help, books about mental health, and books about relationships are of
>interest to me for professional as well as personal reasons. I also like
>intelligent fiction, true crime, mysteries, memoirs, and essay
>humorists.
>
>I've been on this list for a week or so now. I may switch to digest mode
>soon for time reasons. I love that its an active list since that means so
>many of you are truly involved and passionate about the work you're doing
>for BookShare. Its just a little overwhelming since I am on other lists, as
>well. I also work at a private counseling agency and am always working on
>writing projects of my own. I want to read and gain as much knowledge as I
>can here for at least a few weeks since I'm new and know I have a lot to
>learn. I'd like to get to know some of my fellow volunteers, as well. I'm
>already getting to know some of you by just reading your posts. I'm glad to
>be here.
>
>Sincerely,
>Carmella
>
>Carmella Broome EdS LPC LMFT
>Crossroads Counseling Center, Lexington SC
>http://CounselorCarmella.WordPress.com
>Author of Carmella's Quest: Taking On College Sight Unseen (Red Letter
>Press 2009)
>http://CarmellasQuest.LiveJournal.com
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