Hi Monica,I don't think Bookshare scans books that are sent in or requested, except for textbooks that are requested for classes. They used to, but it's been a couple of years since they've done that.
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On 3/4/2015 12:25 AM, Monica Willyard Moen wrote:
Hi Lisa. That's a pretty big project to tackle, especially with a flatbed scanner. Have you considered asking Bookshare to scan the book for you? If it's not for a class, you would have to buy the book since they'd cut off the binding and feed it through their document feeder for a faster scan. That would preclude renting the book. However, it might result in a better reading experience for your friend. Books like this one often have footnotes, sidebars, and reference notes that can be a headache to scan clearly. I admire your friend's desire to learn. I think the reason no one has offered to do the scan for you is that, beyond scanning, most of us read every page of the books we scan to fix any errors. We will sometimes take on books that don't interest us, but those are usually shorter books. I personally don't really enjoy philosophy, and over a thousand pages of it is way more than I'd commit to scanning and reading. I did a 450 page book on personality theory, and that was enough for me. I would be thrilled if I never saw another footnote reference for at least a decade. (smile) I hope you can either get Bookshare to do the scan or find a volunteer with a similar passion for philosophy. On 3/3/15, LisaCushman <crysania@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Unfortunately, it's 1024 pages. I guess I'll make a request on the bookstore site, as no one on the list seems very interested. Thanks, LisaOn Mar 3, 2015, at 12:55 AM, Gary Petraccaro <garypet130@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: How long is it? Sound like 900 plus pages. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lisa Cushman" <crysania@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2015 9:55 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Requesting a book ASAPMy friend is a book share member. I am not planning on illegally sharing books. I don't believe that he needs this book for school, but I can ask him. If he is not the student, is somebody willing to skin this book? Thanks LisaOn Mar 1, 2015, at 6:23 AM, Kelly Pierce <kellytalk@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Is the friend a Bookshare member? According to Bookshare rules, you cannot share books with friends. They must download it directly from Bookshare. Also, is this friend a student? Is this book needed as part of your friend's studies? If so, Bookshare staff or contractors could produce it for them? the title sounds like a book used in a class. KellyOn 2/28/15, LisaCushman <crysania@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Hello, I am requesting a book for a friend. I am willing to purchase the book or in this case, rent the book, and have it shipped to whoever scans it. I will put it to the top of my proofreading cue, but if someone is really fast, and they want it, they can have it. Here is the information. Philosophy: A Historical Survey with Essential Readings - Isbn: 9780078119095 AUTHOR: Samuel Enoch Stumpf Thanks so much, LisaTo unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.To unsubscribe from this list send a blank Email to bksvol-discuss-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put the word 'unsubscribe' by itself in the subject line. To get a list of available commands, put the word 'help' by itself in the subject line.
