[bksvol-discuss] Re: Scanning Questions
- From: "Bob W" <rwiley45@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:12:40 -0500
MessageHi Rolf.
Welcome aboard.
Could you tell us what kind of equipment you use to scan (hardware and
software). And are you visually impaired to such an extent that you use
specialized equipment such as jaws, kurzweil or openbook?
What kinds of books do you like to scan? or are you willing to scan most
everything.
This way folks could give you tips that are applicable to your needs.
Thanks.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Kim Friedman
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 9:50 AM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Scanning Questions
Hi, welcome to the merry gang of deranged perfectionists. I hope you get all
the advice you need in making wonderful scans which are great for proofreaders
to work with. Regards, Kim Friedman.
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rolph Recto
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 7:40 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Scanning Questions
I've already finished the training book, and I'm just waiting to get feedback
for my proof.
On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 7:41 AM, Scott Rains <scottr@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Rolph,
Although the training book is designed to introduce proofreading it is
always best for volunteers to complete it. In itself completing the training
book will not answer the sorts of specialize questions a scanner will have
about proper setting for the scanner, OCR software, Computer operation system,
and AT combination they have. It does introduce you to the sorts of formatting
issues you will need to know so that the scans you submit meet Bookshare's
minimal standards and do not place avoidable burden on proofers or get rejected
for a rescan
Scott Rains
Volunteer Program
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From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rolph Recto
[rolph.recto@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 8:59 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Scanning Questions
Hi, I'm a new volunteer here. I'm trying to scan my first book, and I'm
just making sure that I'm not breaking any rules. So, without ado, here's my
questions:
1. According to what I've been told, I don't have to finish a training
book and wait for feedback before I could scan books - is this correct?
2. I'm scanning Ward No. 6 and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov, but I saw
that the publisher, Barnes & Noble, is selling an electronic version of the
book as a Nook file (the Nook is B&N's Kindle, I think). Am I correct in
thinking that I can still scan my physical copy of the book despite there is an
electronic version of the book?
3. Any general tips/suggestions for a newbie?
Thanks!
Rolph Recto
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