There is also PaperbackSwap.com, but even though it purports itself to be free it is not really completely free. If very cheap books, as opposed to free, are acceptable I can think of some other sources. If only free will do, though, it would probably be better to stick with your public library.
On 6/4/2012 10:08 PM, Dasha Radford wrote:
You might be able to checkbooks out from your local library as well. You might want to also read the scanning and proofreading manual for a refresher. Also, what scanning product do you have now? Just curious.DR Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 4, 2012, at 9:59 PM, Eden Kizer <eden420@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:eden420@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:I have a great scanning product now and can scan books, but I can not afford to buy them. If people want things scanned, please notify me on my email, and you can arrange to send them to me if alowededen420@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:eden420@xxxxxxxxxxx>The program I have can capture 20 pages a minute. It is 90 to 95 perecent accurate. Better than my spelling, lol.Eden On 6/4/2012 10:50 PM, Judy s. wrote:Am I missing something here?Is this new list of who likes what that's going to be used to create paired scanners and proofreaders supposed to be for just those volunteers who like the idea, or are all of us suddenly being asked to jump on another bandwagon?If this is intended for all volunteers, it has all the potential to be yet another administrative nightmare, and would make no sense to me.Just my (somewhat jaded) opinion! smile. Judy On 6/4/2012 6:59 PM, Mayrie ReNae wrote:Hi Lori, As well as the privacy issue, I agree completely with you. Mayrie -----Original Message----- From:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lori Castner Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 5:44 PM To:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: volunteers : was: A Plan for More Work (was Acdcent Marks) I think that Ann Parsons said this earlier, but I am totally baffled by the need for yet another list and for the complexities everyone is creating. I have been a volunteer for about five years, and several times when I proofread a book of interest to me I contacted the submitter and asked if that person would let me know when they had a certain type of book available or simply stated that I would be glad to proofead some of their future submissions. I have developed several good working relationships through this method. Also, if someone wants a proofreader for a specific type of book that request can be mentioned on the volunteer list. Sure it takes a while to develop working relationships, but whatever happened to human interaction. Creating a list to pair submitters and proofreaders seems to me to be a beaurocratic nightmare. Lori C. -----Original Message----- From:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sue Stevens Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 5:06 PM To:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: volunteers : was: A Plan for More Work (was Acdcent Marks) It does seem that Bookshare wants to control everything! We are not allowed to decide who gets our credits, and now we must submit our names to a list!! The free spirit volunteering used to have is gone!!!! Personally, I do not like being controlled to this point! Sue S. -----Original Message----- From: Sandi Ryan Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 6:13 PM To:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: volunteers : was: A Plan for More Work (was Acdcent Marks) Hi Jackie, Yes, that would be my idea. It sounds like it would be harder to manage than I hoped, but perhaps if Madeleine puts the lists together, at least we can contact Bookshare staff and ask who might be interested in partnering on particular projects. It doesn't sound as efficient that way. What I was hoping for was more efficiency in the process so that someone with an idea could contact someone who could partner. Perhaps it will grow over time. Sandi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ixchel, Jackie"<starsandhearts2@xxxxxxxxx> <mailto:starsandhearts2@xxxxxxxxx> To:<bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> <mailto:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 3:22 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: volunteers : was: A Plan for More Work (was Acdcent Marks)Hi, Sandy, that's a great idea. Even though there are a lot of PQ books out there, there are still more that will never be submitted. One question, with your suggestion, are you saying that if a proofer or scanner likes a book that is not on the site, they contact a scanner or prooffer to see if they will do it? I think that's what you said but I want to clarify. Jackie On 6/4/12, Sandi Ryan<sjryan2@xxxxxxxxx> <mailto:sjryan2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Hi Ann, The purpose is that a proofreader longing for a book to proof could contact a known scanner and ask if they'd be willing to scan it. A scanner with a book that needs proofing could check with a proofreader or two to see if they'd do it. It just seems more efficient to me than tossing a book out there on the checkout without a hold and hoping it gets taken. And I was hoping, also, to rouse some interest among proofers to peruse booklists and sites for books not in the collection that they'd like to proof, then work with a scanner to get the book, scan and submit it, and hold it for the person who contacted them. Anyway, long explanation. Sorry. Sandi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Parsons"<akp@xxxxxxxxxxxx> <mailto:akp@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To:<bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> <mailto:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 6:36 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: volunteers : was: A Plan for More Work (was Acdcent Marks)Hi all, Why go through all this? The email and name of the scanner is listed in the Book History. I don't understand the need for a separatelist.Ann P. -- Ann K. 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