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.
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