[bksvol-discuss] Re: Jiffy Proofer Concerns
- From: Curtis Delzer <curtis@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:30:03 -0800
sure does, explanation of the explainers of proof the proofers, and how
many layers? :)
Anne, thanks! though my thanks is 2 months behind the output, at least
they're there.
or, here!
Curtis Delzer.
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On Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:57:23 -0500
Ann Parsons <akp@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Curtis, I see that several people have answered you, but since I like
> trying to define words, I'll have a go.
>
> A Jiffy Proofer is one who takes a book off the checkout list, examines it
> for less than say three hours, (fifteen minutes is not unknown), and places
> that book into the queue for approval as if it had been actually proofed
> properly. These people do not actually proofread the books they take out.
> they submit books for approval without even looking at them.
>
> The word "jiffy" implies quick and slapdash. Um, this kind of behavior on
> the part of Bookshare volunteers is *not* in good favor especially with real
> proofers who read every word of their books.
>
> Does that definition work for you?
>
> Ann P.
>
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