Hi Kim. Let me explain how the recent updates to the manual evolved, (i.e. using various softwares to scan and proof read books). Earlier this year Pavi Meta, the volunteer coordinator with bookshare, asked for volunteers who would like to help act as liaisons between the volunteer community and bookshare staff. Several of us said we would volunteer. Since that time we've had several resignations and one addition to this group. The group is called VAT for volunteer action team, or something like that. As chairperson to this committee, I meet weekly with Pavi, and we discuss problems that come up both on this list and volunteers who contact Pavi directly. Currently the members of this group are: Amber Wallens, Bob Wiley, Christina Nixon, Dianna Messina, Evan Reese, Judy s, Mayrie ReNae, Nancy Feldman, Shelley Rhodes, and Lynn I. There are several bookshare staff to help us out. One of our tasks was to come up with inserts to the manual describing how we scan and proofread using the tools we are familiar with. With one exception, scanning and proofread with Openbook, we have exhausted our talents. It has been a lot of fun. And personally rewarding for me. Once you have some experience proofreading, you may wish to help us out by adding to the volunteer manual. When you think you are ready just drop a note to Pavi Meta at pavim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx We have discussed acting as mentors to new members, but the general feeling was that our experiences were that we wind up teaching something like Kurzweil, JAWS, Window Eyes or Word to folks, and none of us have the time to do this. However, if I can help you with your proofreading, you can write me at rwiley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx I use Kurzweil and Microsoft Word to proofread. I do not have a Braille display to help you with that aspect of your proofing experience. Perhaps someone else can step forward and volunteer to assist you. I hope this helps. Bob "We know the future will outlast all of us, but I believe that all of us will live on in the future we make," Senator Edward M. Kennedy ----- Original Message ----- From: Kim Friedman To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 4:07 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: What's right and wrong with the manual? Hi, Bob, I'm proofreading a book and I looked at the proofreading manual. I must say, I feel a bit lost. I'm confused for one thing. How does one use computer Braille to proofread, i.e., if I wish to use my BrailleNote mPower 32 with a Perkins style keyboard, how would I use my BrailleNote to proofread a book for Bookshare or how do I use it in conjunction with those methods you've included, i.e., using Microsoft Word and Kurzweil. I'm feeling the Braille readers are being left out. Of course, I'd feel better with some serious mentoring. Regards, a puzzled and rather daunted Kim Friedman. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 1:24 AM To: bookshare volunteer discussion Subject: [bksvol-discuss] What's right and wrong with the manual? In short, what would you like to see in the manual that isn't already there? and, what do you like about the manual? and, finally, would you be willing to help strengthen the manual? Just wondering. Bob (waiting for the New York times to come in.) "We know the future will outlast all of us, but I believe that all of us will live on in the future we make," Senator Edward M. Kennedy __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4561 (20091031) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com