UBS Handbooks under PT 8

Question

Hi folks. I’m a long-term Paratext user, and I’ve recently been able to register as an Independent Translator to use PT 8, and as far as I know, correctly register my project. But while I now find all sorts of resources in the DBL now available, I don’t see the UBS Handbooks. I’m forced to go back to my old setup with PT 7 to be able to access this resource. Is this a bug, or some problem with my registration? Surely the Handbooks are in the DBL?

Answer 1

I guess one problem is that agreements between organizations can be straightforward, but for independents like me, the legalities are more convoluted. So this would make sense. (I’m being polite here - I won’t put down what I’m muttering under my breath
Anyway it looks like I’ll have to keep switching back to my PT 7 setup when I want to see the Handbook. (muttered comments deleted…)

Comments

Actually it doesn’t seem to be rocket science that a book with UBS copyright be made available to ALL bona fide translators. The BoG has already acknowledged that I’m such a person by granting me Independent Translator status. I guess the wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly… (This isn’t the first time, but I won’t go there…)

Answer 2

They are there, the short name is HBKENG. It may be for some reason that your organization does not have permission. They are certainly there and available.

Comments

Yes, but I don’t have access. I think the next message is the right answer.

Answer 3

Currently, the resources available to Independent Translators are very limited. The Paratext Board of Governors is looking into the issue.

Answer 4

You will find that UBS Translator Handbooks are now available for verified Independent Translators.

This includes English, French, and Spanish resources.

Comments

You will find that UBS Translator Handbooks are now available for
verified Independent Translators.

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Answer 5

Thanks all, yes, I can now access HBKENG. I guess it never hurts to speak up if there’s a problem

(And I can even practice my Spanish with the Spanish version…)