Adjunct to previous message. I am not saying religious books should
not be on BKS, but almost every book on the list, other than hold
fors, were some religious book or another. That was my complaint. I
am making an effort from now on to help find and send books to
scanners, and I hope I will be able to take up scanning too. I just
am not sure when or how we will find the space here! Hubby is fixing
just far too many computers for folks! (LOL)
Reggie
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*From:*bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Cindy
*Sent:* Wednesday, August 01, 2012 2:38 AM
*To:* bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* [bksvol-discuss] Re: Another new volunteer introduction
I wanted to add my welcome too. It seems to me that in addition to
scanners we need people who enjoy and/or are willing to proof
religious books, smile
Cindy
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*From:*Martha Rafter <mlhr@xxxxxxx>
*To:* bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Sent:* Tuesday, July 31, 2012 3:57 PM
*Subject:* [bksvol-discuss] Re: Another new volunteer introduction
Hi Carmella,
Welcome to the Neighborhood. If you ever need help with your
proofreading, this is a great place. Please don't be afraid to
ask any questions you might have.
Marty
-----Original Message----- From: Carmella D Broome
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:27 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Another new volunteer introduction
Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce myself, as well. I just
checked in my
first proofed book last weekend and am currently proofing my
second. I
use a JAWS screen reader and an older version of MS Word (2003,I
think).
This lap top has served me well or longer than the previous ones
I've had,
though it gave me more trouble at first. I guess I technically
became a
volunteer when I uploaded my own book, "Carmella's Quest: Taking
On College
Sight Unseen," for inclusion in the collection in 2009. I
recently became
an active proofer and joined this list. Its certainly been an
interesting
time to join given all the controversy. Fortunately, that doesn't
bother
me as I've been on email discussion lists for years and know how
those kinds
of things go. Its interesting to read everyone's thoughts. I
didn't quite
understand why so many books were on hold when I went to find
things to
check out either but figured there must be reasons unknown to me
as a new
volunteer. I was surprised there weren't more books needing
proofing, but
hoped it was because so many publishers were being generous and
making their
books available for easy conversion.
I have an undergraduate degree in Biblical studies from Columbia Bible
College/Columbia International University and do a lot of
spiritual reading
for my own interest and growth so I don't mind proofing some of the
religious books. The ones I snagged had been sitting out there for a
while. The one I just finished was about the controversies of the
Apostle
Paul and I found it very interesting. Having to go over it so
carefully and
then double check and all that definitely makes one pay attention
to the
content, I guess. Lots of end notes to put parentheses around
and Greek
words that spell checkers don't like. With the one I'm doing now (a
collection of brief humorous essays) the author is annoyingly
addicted to
overuse of the m dash.
I'm blind from birth due to retinopathy of prematurity. I have a
guide dog
who is semiretired. She's a 15 year old yellow lab named Maggie.
We live in
SC, so most of our activities are indoors currently for obvious
reasons.
I've enjoyed using BookShare for several years. I use it for
personal
enjoyment and for reading books relevant to my work as a
counselor. Self
help, books about mental health, and books about relationships are of
interest to me for professional as well as personal reasons. I
also like
intelligent fiction, true crime, mysteries, memoirs, and essay
humorists.
I've been on this list for a week or so now. I may switch to
digest mode
soon for time reasons. I love that its an active list since that
means so
many of you are truly involved and passionate about the work
you're doing
for BookShare. Its just a little overwhelming since I am on other
lists, as
well. I also work at a private counseling agency and am always
working on
writing projects of my own. I want to read and gain as much
knowledge as I
can here for at least a few weeks since I'm new and know I have a
lot to
learn. I'd like to get to know some of my fellow volunteers, as
well. I'm
already getting to know some of you by just reading your posts.
I'm glad to
be here.
Sincerely,
Carmella
Carmella Broome EdS LPC LMFT
Crossroads Counseling Center, Lexington SC
http://CounselorCarmella.WordPress.com
Author of Carmella's Quest: Taking On College Sight Unseen (Red
Letter
Press 2009)
http://CarmellasQuest.LiveJournal.com
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