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Effective
January 4, 2010, NetLibrary will no longer be available. We are currently
evaluating other options that will offer our patrons greater value and more
e-book selections.
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Requirements
In order to use eAudiobooks from Recorded Books, you must have:
- A free account with NetLibrary obtained through your local library.
- A PC computer that runs Windows 2000 or XP for downloading, and which
has Windows Media Player 9 or 10.
- eAudiobooks may be played on your PC computer or transferred to a
portable device (see below)
Criterion for Players:
Many players are designed primarily for use with music. Functions
important for downloadable eAudiobooks include:
- Support of Windows Media Player/Digital Rights Management (WMP/DRM)
encrypted files.
- Adequate memory--256MB will hold one eight-hour book, 512MB will hold
two books, 1G will hold four books, etc.
- Bookmarking or "Off/ON" defined as shutting player off without
stopping/pausing, then restarting player to return to same place in file.
- Other functions which aid in navigation include a full-time desplay and
Forward/Reverse buttons.
- Ability to play 34kbps WMA files.
Take It on the Road:
You will need an FM transmitter to listen to your MP3 player through your car
stereo. The cost is approximately $20-$30.
How to Get Started
Downloading an Audiobook:
Step 1 --
Create an Account
- Ask your librarian about the process for creating an account. You
may have the option of opening your account from the inside or outside the
library.
- Select a username and password for your account
- Once you have created an account, you may log in and download an
eAudiobook from anywhere.
Step 2
-- Once Registered ...
- Go to the homepage for NetLibrary/Recorded Books.
- Enter your username and password
- Click on the "Log In" button.
Step 3 -- Chose an audiobook
- Browse by means of the provided search function:
Keyword/Title/Author/Narrator.
- Use "Show Details" and "Listen to Preview" to learn more about an
eAudiobook.
- Check out up to 10 books at one time.
Step 4 -- Download an Audiobook
- Click on "Download this Audiobook".
- Select a download option: CD or Radio Quality.
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