Hi, Kathy. Do you scan any books for yourself? If so, you're already halfway there. Just make sure you keep blank pages in the scan to maintain page integrity, except for maybe if there are a few blank pages before the book starts, and make sure the title pages are there. As for blank pages, there have been some people who've scanned books before they got involved with Bookshare and blank pages were not kept. These books were still submitted and accepted, anyway, so as long as there's nothing missing, I guess that's not even crucial. If you've scanned some things for yourself, why not submit them? Take care. Julie Morales Email and Windows/MSN Messenger: inlovewithchrist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx When God puts a tear in your eye, it is because He wants to put a rainbow in your heart. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy and Tom" <tkdarnold@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 11:18 AM Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Am I the inferior validator? Hi Allison, Thanks for the encouragement. Maybe I'll try it sometime. Kathy A day hemmed in prayer, never comes unraveled. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allison" <alwaysallie@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 1:40 PM Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Am I the inferior validator? > Hi guys, > > Thanks for your feedback. I validated two books last night, and feel a > lil > better about the work I did. Props to those who focus more on formatting, > but I do what I can. > > Actually, that original message was left unfinished cuz I debated sending > it > at all. I thought perhaps it was a little too... I dunno, whiny? But > I'm > glad it was recieved so well by you all. > > My advice to new scanners and validators? Do it anyway! I nkow it's > kinda > a daunting task, but it really does help the collection. I mean, what's > the > worst that can happen? Your book is rejected, and so? It really doesn't > hurt anyone. And most likely the book will be accepted, even if it needs > a > little work. The collection grows most cuz of the work of each of us. IF > you need some tips, write the list, that's what we're here for.We don't > mind. > > Always, > Allison > >