I am a second year university student currently pursuing a major in History with a minor in Philosophy of the Mind. I am a big believer in the freedom of information and creative commons. I only dream of the day where most information is available to all via the internet (or other digital means).
Books and reading are major aspects of my life and I would gladly help share that joy with others. Although I prefer traditional paper-based books and they have their many advantages, I see the disadvantages of them too (specifically environmental but also availability of books to the illiterate, etc.) and the pressing need for other methods of exporting that knowledge.
I would be glad to help record books, poems, etc. As well as work on other projects.
Best Regards,
Rob
"'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read."
-Mark Twain
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Hi Rob,
Welcome to Librivox. There are numerous ways to volunteer here. An important one is proof-listening, which consists of checking someone's recording for errors. This is where I started and you learn a lot about how the process works and also some of the things you should do and not do while recording. If you'd like to give that a try, you can find lots of information here: Guide for Proof-Listeners
If you wish to try your hand (or voice as the case may be) at recording, you will find that information here: Newbie Guide to Recording.
We urge you to make a "1 Minute Test" for review before you start actively recording. This test is not an audition; it is so we can make sure your settings, etc. are correct before you spend a lot of time recording and editing a section only to find out it does not meet the required technical specs. You will find the information for the 1-Minute Test Recording here: 1-Minute Test. The instructions also tell you how to upload your test and then post in the Listeners Wanted Forum so someone can give you feedback on it.
We have a lot of fun here, so welcome aboard! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Oh, just to warn you now...this place can become VERY addictive!
Welcome to Librivox. There are numerous ways to volunteer here. An important one is proof-listening, which consists of checking someone's recording for errors. This is where I started and you learn a lot about how the process works and also some of the things you should do and not do while recording. If you'd like to give that a try, you can find lots of information here: Guide for Proof-Listeners
If you wish to try your hand (or voice as the case may be) at recording, you will find that information here: Newbie Guide to Recording.
We urge you to make a "1 Minute Test" for review before you start actively recording. This test is not an audition; it is so we can make sure your settings, etc. are correct before you spend a lot of time recording and editing a section only to find out it does not meet the required technical specs. You will find the information for the 1-Minute Test Recording here: 1-Minute Test. The instructions also tell you how to upload your test and then post in the Listeners Wanted Forum so someone can give you feedback on it.
We have a lot of fun here, so welcome aboard! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Oh, just to warn you now...this place can become VERY addictive!