[bksvol-discuss] Re: Hi & General Questions
- From: "Kim Friedman" <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2012 06:46:48 -0700
Hi, Mayrie, your reply was succinct and to the point. I just said what I
do and hope it's clear to Laura. Great minds think alike, eh? Regards,
Kim Friedman.
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mayrie ReNae
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 6:34 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Hi & General Questions
Hi Laura,
It's great to have you with us. Thanks for volunteering with Bookshare!
I hope you're enjoying proofreading.
Please don't let how long proofreading takes you to do be worrisome to
you. We all work differently, and at different speeds. There really
aren't hard and fast rules about how long it takes. Some books are
quicker to get through than others. In general, a novel will take less
time by far to proofread than a nonfiction book that might contain
charts, tables, sidebars, and footnotes. Just work at a pace that is
comfortable for you and is enjoyable.
As for finding out about books being scanned, and holds for, you've come
to the right place. Each week both the wish list, and the list of books
being scanned are posted here to the list and you can put out a general
shout out if you see something on the list of books being scanned to the
scanner asking if he/she would mind putting a hold on a particular title
for you to proofread the book if that book hasn't already been spoken
for. If the person isn't on this list, or you aren't sure whether or not
he/she is, then you can contact Madeleine, our volunteer coordinator, at
<mailto:madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx> madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx and ask her if
she would please contact the person who is scanning that particular book
and make the request for you.
Hope all of that helps!
Again, it's great to have you with us!
Happy volunteering!
Mayrie
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From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Laura Shannon
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2012 5:14 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Hi & General Questions
Hi everyone!
I am new here and do proofreading. I had a few questions if anyone has
time to help.
How long does it generally take to proofread a book? I am currently
running about 2 mins or so a page but feel like I am being slow.
How do I find out about books being scanned and get a HOLD FOR put on
any book I have an interest in?
Thanks for your replies!
Laura
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