[bksvol-discuss] Etiquette Guides
- From: Madeleine Linares <Madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:59:46 +0000
Hi volunteers,
Due to conversations from high up at Benetech, we have drafted new etiquette
guides for our Freelists. Please read on for our official guidelines for this
list.
Bksvols-Discuss Freelists Etiquette Guide
The list is to support volunteers in the volunteer process. This means that
this list should be used to discuss scanning and proofreading tips, thoughts,
suggestions, and questions. It also can be used to discuss accessibility
questions and/or concerns. We suggest that other conversations unrelated to
Bookshare volunteering be moved elsewhere.
Here is a review of some of the practices that we use to keep list
communication efficient:
1. Please use clear descriptions of the email in the "Subject" line.
2. When a question has been answered please refrain from responding
further and let the thread die. This also applies to posts that only state "I
agree" or "me too," as they aren't necessary.
3. Quoting should be kept to the bare minimum. Do say enough in a reply
so the list understands the subject you are referring to. If you plan to quote
or forward a message to the list, please take the time to strip out the header
information and unnecessary excess information in the email itself.
4. When messages have some general interest to the group but the topic
has drifted or shifted slightly, please change the subject line to more
accurately reflect the new subject or add "OT" before the original subject to
indicate that the thread is "off-topic." The letters OT tell us two things.
First that we may safely skip the message without leaving a fellow volunteer
stranded with a problem and second that each member of the list has an extra
responsibility to let that thread fade out so that it is less difficult to find
and answer on-topic issues of immediate concern to a volunteer's scanning and
proofing. "OT" should not be used for general chatting, but should be used in
instances in which the list member does not know how to categorize the post.
5. A note to minors: please do not disclose private information such as
medical details.
6. Be polite. These lists are not appropriate places to share religious
or political views, rude language, cruel or criticizing remarks. We do not
stand for any type of harassment.
7. If you have an opinion about how the list is run or about a certain
list member, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator directly.
Disclaimer: List participation confirms agreement with, and complicity to, list
policy and rules even if said articles have not been read. Individual
participants are solely responsible for their own actions and postings and are
at their own risk. This includes any information, advice, and counsel as well
as addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal contact information.
Bookshare takes no responsibility for the comments, opinions, and postings of
its subscribers either now, or in the future.
Best,
Madeleine Linares
Volunteer Coordinator
Bookshare, a Benetech Initiative
650-644-3459
madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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