[bksvol-discuss] Re: Hi & General Questions
- From: Laura Shannon <brighteyes324@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012 09:50:38 -0400
Thanks everyone! Great information here and very clear. I read every word
as well, it is the only way I can be sure to catch those odd scanning
errors. I prefer fiction, any kind other than spy stuff. Technical proofing
of non-fiction is not really one of my strengths and I want to make sure my
work is of good quality.
Looking forward to working with all of you!
Laura
On Sat, Jun 2, 2012 at 9:46 AM, Kim Friedman <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> **
> 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.
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [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
> 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
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *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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