New downloadable eAudiobooks from NetLibrary!
| Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) introduces new eAudiobooks from NetLibrary. eAudiobooks are audio versions of bestsellers, book club |
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| favorites and classic fiction titles that can be downloaded to your personal computer night or day. The collection also includes language learning instruction titles for 39 languages. |
Get started with NetLibrary
Things to Know
Supported Portable Listening Devices | Tested Players
Additional Tips
eAudiobooks FAQ
iPod users click here
Online Demo (requires Macromedia Shockwave)
How it works:
Create a free personal account with NetLibrary:
1. You must have a valid LARL Card number and a PIN
to set up a personal account. If you don't have a PIN go to My Millennium Login and type in your barcode number, but leave the pin field blank. After you hit "Submit" you will be prompted for a new PIN. If you already have a PIN but don't remember it, please call or visit your local library or LINK Site to have it changed.
2. First time users must enter their information into the following box. If you have already done this step once, you can go directly to NetLibrary and login.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to create your NetLibrary account. You will now be able to access LARL's eContent collection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from anywhere with Internet access.
Search
Click on the "Download this eAudiobook" link in a LARL catalog record for an eAudiobook. eAudiobooks are listed in the catalog under the subject heading "Downloadable audio books."
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Go to the NetLibrary/Recorded Books site directly to access the Library’s downloadable eAudiobook catalog (www.netlibrary.com). Use NetLibrary’s basic or advanced search tools to find the eAudiobook you want to download.
Download
Once you have decided on a book to download to your personal PC or laptop, choose CD or radio quality.
- CD quality offers high-fidelity playback for patrons with high-speed Internet access. You must download CD quality if you plan to transfer the file to a portable media player.
- Radio quality provides smaller files with shorter download times, but cannot be transferred to a portable media player.
You will not be able to burn a disc from the download or transfer the download to the Internet. eAudio files do not work with iPods.
Acquire a license
When you play the file for the first time, you will be re-connected to NetLibrary to acquire a license. Login with your NetLibrary account information. The license will be downloaded automatically and playback will begin. Each downloaded eAudiobook will require its own license.
To access NetLibrary eAudiobooks and eBooks, you must be a LARL cardholder.
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Things to know
- You may check out up to ten (10) eAudiobooks at one time.
- The file is active for three weeks.
- After the check out period, the license will automatically expire. The license can be renewed once during the three weeks without downloading.
- Downloadable eAudiobooks are WMA files and are compatible with Windows Media Player 9 and above. eAudiobooks are not compatible with iPod.
- To learn more about WMA files and devices that support them, see the Supported Portable Listening Devices or visit Windows Media Plays for Sure. If you already have a device, please consult the product documentation.
- Technical questions concerning this service should be directed to NetLibrary (1-800-848-5800).
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Additional Tips
Selecting a Device
NetLibrary Tested Players
NetLibrary eAudiobooks are provided in two sound qualities, CD (34 kbps) and Radio (4 kbps) quality. When selecting a device you should make certain the device supports playback of at least 32 kbps files. In order to be considered a device that works with NetLibrary eAudiobooks, the only requirement is that the device must be able to support playback of secure or protected WMA files. iPods do not support playback of WMA files.
To have an optimal experience when listening to a NetLibrary eAudiobook, it is recommended that you select devices that support features such as bookmarking and full time stamping. Also, devices with a storage capacity of:
256 MB minimum for 1-2 audio books at a time
500 MB – 1 GB for 2-5 audiobooks
1GB + for 2 + audiobooks and music
are recommended since the average CD quality eAudiobook file size is 140 MB.
Placing a Bookmark
Sometimes you are listening to a song, or perhaps a long recording, and would like to be able to pick up from this point at another time. Some portable listening devices have a specific function for this known as a Bookmark, while others do not. Devices that support bookmarking allow you to designate a place within a file and return to that place. Check your instruction manual or manufacture for information and instructions on this. If bookmarking is not possible you can often pause the recording, and turn the device off. To resume from the same place, simply turn the device on and press play.
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eAudiobooks FAQ
What kind of software do I need on my computer to download and listen to eAudiobooks?
eAudiobooks can be downloaded or played on any computer or portable listening device that supports
How do I find eAudiobooks?
The Lake Agassiz Regional Library Online Catalog contains full records for all eAudiobooks the Library owns and more are added each month. You may search for them as you would any other material in the catalog. A complete list of NetLibrary titles may also be found at Lake Agassiz Regional Library’s NetLibrary home page.
Do I need a special account to download eAudiobooks?
Although you can search and listen to a free preview of most of the eAudiobooks in LARL’s collection, you will need a NetLibrary account to download and listen to eAudiobooks on your personal computer and supported portable listening devices. If you have a LARL Card, you can create an account by accessing NetLibrary here. If you have previously created a NetLibrary account to access the full-text eBook collection, you do not need to create a new account.
How many eAudiobooks may I check out at one time?
You can check out a maximum of 10 eAudiobooks at any given time. You will not be able to check out additional titles until the license for a currently downloaded eAudiobook expires.
How long is the checkout period and can they be renewed?
NetLibrary automatically downloads a license, with each download, which lets you access the eAudiobook for 21 days. They can be renewed at any point by logging into your account. A renewal provides you with an additional 21 days of access from the date of renewal. You may renew each title one (1) time without downloading. The license can be renewed once during the three weeks without downloading.
Can I return an eAudiobook before the checkout period expires?
No. Once the lending period has elapsed (21 days), the title is automatically returned.
Can I play eAudiobooks on portable listening devices?
Yes. eAudiobooks can be played on a wide range of portable listening devices as long as the device
supports playback of secure or protected WMA files. For a list of supported devices visit NetLibrary - Supported Portable Listening Devices.
Can I burn an eAudiobook to a CD?
Encryptions on eAudio files make burned copies unusable.
Why doesn't the library have eAudiobooks that can be downloaded to iPods?
We would like nothing better than to be able to offer downloadable audio content to iPod users. Unfortunately, at this time, none of the providers of downloadable audio content to the library market support this platform. We are continually monitoring the industry and be assured Lake Agassiz Regional Library will be prepared to offer this service to users when and if a viable product becomes available.
