[bksvol-discuss] Re: Jiffy Proofer Concerns
- From: Curtis Delzer <curtis@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 10:08:38 -0800
OK! <smile> I am way way behind in reading, "jiffy proofers," are just
those who don't take the needed time to "proof," a book in the correct
manner, cut corners as well as whole chapters in order to make stats!
That is unfortunate! Hope the practice has stopped!
Curtis Delzer.
HS.
K 6 V F O
San Bernardino, CA.
curtis@xxxxxxxxxx
skype: curtis1014
On Mon, 11 Nov 2013 09:28:19 -0800
Curtis Delzer <curtis@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Please enlighten me, must have missed something; what is "jiffy
> proofing," or a "jiffy proofer?"
> Is it some kind of software which proofs, as such?
>
>
>
> Curtis Delzer.
> HS.
>
> K 6 V F O
> San Bernardino, CA.
>
> curtis@xxxxxxxxxx
>
> skype: curtis1014
>
>
> On Tue, 8 Oct 2013 20:39:43 -0400
> Nimit Gmail <kaur.nimit@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Thats a fair deal! :)
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Oct 8, 2013, at 5:46 PM, Madeleine Linares <Madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi everyone,
> > >
> > > Brenda and I have had a chance to chat about this latest jiffy proofer
> > > and I wanted to share our what weve come up with. We definitely agree
> > > with the concern and will take any possible instances of jiffy proofing
> > > very seriously.
> > >
> > > Our official stance on jiffy proofers:
> > > If every anyone sees what may be jiffy proofing, please email Madeleine
> > > or Brenda off list (though feel free to mention that you have done so to
> > > the list-I suggest emailing off list to make sure we get it). We will
> > > then spend extra time checking the original scan against the
> > > possibly-jiffy-proofed one.
> > >
> > > If the scan has not been proofread at all, well return it with a note
> > > that we require all scans to be proofread. We will not put a hold on that
> > > book and it will go back to the checkout queue for anyone to proofread.
> > >
> > > If the scan has been proofread somewhat but needs more work, it will be
> > > returned with a hold for the speedy proofreader and we will email the
> > > proofreader directly (in addition to the email sent out with the edits
> > > needed) explaining that Bookshares version of proofreading does take
> > > time to get a high-quality product.
> > >
> > > If the scan has been proofread well but very quickly, well email the
> > > volunteer asking how they were so speedy to see what we can find out, and
> > > handle it accordingly. Please note that this is a rather unlikely
> > > scenario.
> > >
> > > In this current case, I have contacted the volunteer and explained our
> > > process for proofreading and suggested spending a bit more time on each
> > > scan. Ive shared some examples of the amount of time people will spend
> > > proofreading one book, and encouraged asking questions about the process
> > > and to let me know how I can help. Ill monitor any continued volunteer
> > > activity as well.
> > >
> > > Please email me off list if you have questions or concerns. Thank you all
> > > again for helping to maintain our high quality standards!
> > >
> > > Best,
> > >
> > > Madeleine Linares
> > > Volunteer Coordinator
> > > Bookshare, a Benetech Initiative
> > > 650-644-3459
> > > madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >
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