[bksvol-discuss] Re: HarperCollins donations
- From: "Darrell Shandrow" <darrell.shandrow@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:33:39 -0700
Hi Mayrie,
I strongly believe that Bookshare staff have the best intentions in mind and
their hearts are all in the right place. If we all work together
constructively, I'm extremely confident that solutions to these and other
concerns will be found and implemented. As a subscriber and volunteer, I
believe my opinion does count with the staff of the project.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mayrie ReNae" <mrenae@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 2:50 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: HarperCollins donations
Hi Everyone,
I agree with Shelley. Books lacking page breaks and page
numbers, and childrens' books without picture descriptions used to
replace books that have any or all of these things are not a step
forward. Not like our opinions will count for much.
Peace,
Mayrie
At 02:19 PM 4/20/2008, you wrote:
>But Alison,
>
>How can a book be considered the "best quality" if it doesn't contain,
>either page breaks or page numbers! It seems to be a backwards step to
>replace these.
>
>Or in the case of children's books, no picture descriptions. I have to
>agree with Cindy, let both copies exist side by side, so those who need
>these things, page numbers, which we have fought so hard for, can be made
>available! Currently, PQ books do not have either of these.
>
>Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI
>and Guinevere, Golden lady Guide
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>More than Any other time, When i hold a beloved book in my hand, my
>limitations fall from me, my spirit is free.
>- Helen Keller
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Allison Hilliker" <hillikera@xxxxxxxxx>
>To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 4:04 PM
>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: HarperCollins donations
>
>
>Hi everyone,
>
>There are so many books in the world that I think it's *highly* unlikely
>that we will
>ever have a collection consisting of only publisher quality books. So I
>really recommend not worrying about a possible publisher takeover anytime
>soon. Volunteers are still incredibly important too Bookshare and likely
>will remain so for a long time to come.
>
>The idea behind importing any publisher books is to prevent people
>from having to scan or validate them. The idea is that most of the books
>we
>import are not already in the collection. Yes, it's likely that we will
>import some books already in the collection, but I think this is a rather
>small percentage. What's more, aside from the HarperCollins books, we
>can't predict which books we will have donated by publishers. So while we
>may get a book from some publisher in the next six months, it is still
>beneficial for someone to scan and validate it now so that
>members can enjoy it in the meantime. Does that make sense?
>
>We also like to have publisher books because they are the best quality
>possible. Bookshare considers quality important and I think the members
>and
>volunteers do too.
>
>So I encourage you all to please not get too frustrated with the import of
>publisher quality books. It is unfortunate that some books that one scans
>now may be replaced by a publisher book someday, but I don't think that
>makes any book not worth scanning at the moment. Moreover, as I've
>mentioned above, since we can't know for sure which publisher books may be
>donated to Bookshare in the future, it is still extremely important that we
>all work to get as many books into the collection as possible.
>
>I hope this has helped clear up some confusion and ease some anxiety. Both
>Bookshare staff and members appreciate all the work our volunteers do and
>are thrilled that you are continuing to create such great books.
>
>Best,
>Allison
>
>allisonh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "siss52" <siss52@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 6:21 AM
>Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: HarperCollins donations
>
>
> >
> > These publisher quality books concern me. John Glass said something to
> > the
> > effect that someday they hope to have all publisher quality in the
> > collection. We have some topnotch submitters and validators, and a lot
> > of
> > the books in the collection reflect this. I would hate to see books
> > that
> > deserve their excellent rating replaced.
> >
> > Sue S.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Grandma Cindy" <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 2:17 AM
> > Subject: [bksvol-discuss] HarperCollins donations
> >
> >
> > Allison H was kind enough to send me the list of books
> > that HarperCollins has donated to bookshare. I gather
> > that bookshare is working on making them available for
> > download in BRF, and Allison and some of you kind
> > people are working to affix short synopses. Then
> > they'll be added to the collection.
> >
> > Some already have been added, replacing one book that
> > I spent time validating, though my synopsis was left
> > intact. Whether others will replace books already in
> > the collection, even if they're Excellent, or will be
> > added along with them so members have a choice as to
> > what to download, I don't know. I certainly hope not
> > the former.
> >
> > Anyway, I plan not to validate any books on the list.
> > If any of you are thinking of scanning or validating
> > books published by HarperCollins, you're welcome to
> > check with me if you don't want to do one of the books
> > that will be added by the publisher.
> >
> > Unfortunately, we couldn't wait for the Princess Diary
> > books to get into the collection from the publisher.
> > Only Princess in Training remains, and Judy is
> > validating that. Yay!!
> >
> > G.Cindy
> >
> > ***WISH LIST (CALLED REQUESTED ADDITIONS TO THE BOOKSHARE COLLECTION)IS
> > AVAILABLE AT
> > http://people.delphiforums.com/jamiecalton/Book_Requests.htm
> > http://www.friendsofbookshare.org/
> > http://studentpages.alma.edu/~07jmyate/book_requests.htm
> >
> > A LIST OF BOOKS CURRENTLY BEING SCANNED IS AVAILABLE AT
> > http://people.delphiforums.com/jamiecalton/scanning.html
> >
> > Jake's site for useful links: http://www.jbrownell.com/bkslinks.html
> >
> >
> >
> >
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