[bksvol-discuss] Re: volunteers : was: A Plan for More Work (was Acdcent Marks)
- From: Ixchel <starsandhearts2@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:11:15 -0400
Hi Roger,
I don't think every book a submitter does should be placed on "hold." I think
some books should. For example, if a submitter and proofer are doing a series.
Jackie
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On Jun 4, 2012, at 11:03 PM, Roger Loran Bailey <rogerbailey81@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Since the subject is up I may as well say this. I never have liked the
> practice of holding books for certain proofreaders very well. I know that
> there are legitimate reasons for it and, in fact, in the past I have
> mentioned scanning a certain book and placing a hold on it at someone's
> request. I realize that certain people may be especially qualified to proof a
> certain book. A book that requires a sighted proofer is an example and
> another example might be when only one person has a print copy to check for
> certain errors. The practice of holding each and every submission for
> someone, though, strikes me as cliquish. It kind of freezes out new proofers
> and it gives the impression of a certain in group that one must figure out
> how to break into. I usually do not say anything about it, though, because of
> all the quite legitimate reasons to hold a book for someone. However, for the
> most part I just quietly scan what I can get hold of and submit it. It is up
> for grabs.
>
> On 6/4/2012 10:53 PM, Susan Lumpkin wrote:
>>
>> Hi Roger,
>>
>>
>>
>> That’s how I feel about proofing! Larry and I usually work together as a
>> team but he is willing to scan for others! I haven’t proofed for a while and
>> may or may not get back to it, not really sure! Before I took my break, I
>> had proofread for 8 years without much of one!
>>
>>
>>
>> Susan
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Roger Loran Bailey
>> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 9:31 PM
>> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: volunteers : was: A Plan for More Work (was
>> Acdcent Marks)
>>
>>
>>
>> I think it is for those who want to do it. Personally, I don't care to
>> participate. I prefer to scan whatever I can get my hands on whenever I can
>> get my hands on it and to scan at my leisure without feeling the pressure to
>> get something done for someone else. When I am ready I just upload whatever
>> I have been working on and let anyone proof it when they get to it first.
>>
>> 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] On Behalf Of Lori Castner
>> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 5:44 PM
>> To: 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] On Behalf Of Sue Stevens
>> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 5:06 PM
>> To: 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
>> 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>
>> To: <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> 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>
>> To: <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 separate
>> list.
>> Ann P.
>>
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