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Hi Friends,
I am looking for a PART-TIME ASSISTANT from the Santa Cruz area to help me determine whether books from my 7,000 volume herbal library needs to be scanned and OCRd for our World Herb Library site. Many of my old and rare books have already been scanned by Internet Archives or Google if they are in the public domain. But not all. So I need to check them to see if books published 1930 or before have available high quality PDFs. If not, then my copy will go to the non-destructive scanning company so we can add it to our online library, which currently has 5,000 volumes available to search.
If they are already available as a downloadable pdf, then they go into storage for the time when our non-profit company has enough funding to purchase them.
For books with a publication date from 1931 through 1963, books that did not have their copyrights renewed are automatically in the public domain. Government publications are all in the public domain as well.
So these need to be looked up on the Stanford book copyright database and set aside for scanning if they are in the public domain.
Many other volumes from this time period (and even up through the 1990s under certain conditions) may also be scanned. We are in discussions with a library copyright specialist to understand if our closed system AI search (cannot access the web) which creates summaries and not verbatim passages, and cites the sources from our library books is acceptible. And we will create a link to the publisher. We are an educational non-profit company for the public good to help preserve our herbal legacy from many cultures and back 2500 years in one place, completely searchable, every work. At present you can search over 2 million pages!
If you are interested and in the Santa Cruz (or perhaps Los Gatos or west San Jose area), please read specifics of the job below.
Many Thanks, Dr. Christopher Hobbs
Work directly with a large historical herbal library 10 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz.
Cataloging and organizing rare books.
Preparing books for digitization and preservation. Boxing and labelling.
Interest in books, plants, history, herbalism, or libraries preferred
Careful detail-oriented person essential.
Lifting boxes of books, and a car to move to storage locker helpful.
See worldherblibrary.org. We are a non-profit educational library.
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Damask rose has been treasured for over a thousand years, likely originating from ancient Persia and later cultivated widely in the Middle East, India, and Europe for perfumery, medicine, and sacred rituals. Its intensely fragrant petals became one of the primary sources of rose oil and rose water in traditional systems such as Traditional Persian Medicine and Ayurveda.
Medicinally, Damask rose is traditionally valued as a gentle nervine and heart remedy—used to calm anxiety, uplift mood, soothe grief, cool inflammation, support digestion, and mildly relax the nervous system. Modern research suggests its petals and essential oil contain antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and mild anxiolytic compounds, especially citronellol, geraniol, and flavonoids.
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WORLD HERB LIBRARY!
Hello friends, if you haven’t already, please check out www.worldherblibrary.org.
2 Million pages of herbal history. Our books are digital book selection and reach is expanding rapidly. From the Greek herbalist Disocorides, the Great Herbals of the renaissance to early plant lore book treasures by women like Maude Grieve (Modern Herbal), we have so much to browse through, turn the pages, and especially search for what you are interested in!
Our search engine effortlessly searches through every word of the 2 million+ pages in about 4,500 books.
See the search FAQ under the search bars for ways to use the search to find fun things like the history of chocolate, cultivation of herbs, essential oils and history of perfumes, history of pharmacy, medicine, and fungi, Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and so much more!
I have a favor—we need your input on our website and non-profit logo. See the two here, and vote, let us know which one you love! We will let you know how it turns out! ... See MoreSee Less
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Desert lavender thriving where most plants can’t 🌿💜 This resilient beauty fills the dry air with soft fragrance and vibrant purple blooms, attracting pollinators even in the harshest conditions. A reminder that growth doesn’t need perfect conditions to happen.
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Golden chanterelles popping through the forest floor like little drops of sunlight 🍄✨ Known for their rich, buttery flavor and subtle apricot aroma, these wild mushrooms are a true seasonal treasure. From damp woods to your plate, nature doesn’t miss 🌿🔥
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Burdock in fruit — the stage most people overlook 🌿
Those clingy burrs aren’t just a nuisance… they’re the plant’s way of spreading life. Inside each burr are seeds packed with potential, continuing burdock’s legacy season after season.
In herbal traditions, the seeds (known as “Niu Bang Zi”) have been used to support the body during heat and skin conditions, offering a different set of benefits than the root.
From sticking to your clothes to inspiring innovation (yes… even Velcro 👀), burdock fruit is small but powerful.
Nature wastes nothing. 🌱
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Bee balm in full bloom 🌸🐝
Also known as Monarda, this vibrant herb is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its bold colors and wild, spiky petals don’t just look amazing in the garden—they play a huge role in supporting pollinators.
Traditionally used for teas and natural remedies, bee balm has a rich history in herbal medicine, known for its soothing and aromatic qualities.
If you’re looking to bring life (literally) into your garden, this is one plant you don’t want to miss 🌿
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Bay trees (Laurus nobilis) are more than just a kitchen staple 🌿
These aromatic leaves have been used for centuries in cooking, medicine, and even ancient symbolism. From flavoring soups and stews to representing victory and wisdom in ancient Greece and Rome, bay trees carry a rich history.
Fresh or dried, their scent is instantly recognizable and adds depth to any dish. Plus, the tree itself is beautiful and easy to grow, making it perfect for gardens or patios.
Nature, flavor, and history all in one plant 🌱✨
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