You can now listen to current best sellers, book club favorites, classics, the Holy Bible, and Pimsleur Language Programs. You may listen to downloaded titles on your PC or laptop, or transfer titles to a portable device such as an MP3 player.
Please note: Devices must be able to play Windows Media Audio Files.
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| Don't have an mp3 player? Borrow one of six players from the Media Department |
| Before downloading Audiobooks make sure... |
Automatic downloads are enabled on your browser
In Internet Explorer click "Tools>Internet Options"
Click on the "Security" tab, then click "Custom Level"
Scroll down to "Downloads" and enable both "Automatic prompting for file downloads" and "File download"
You have Windows Media Player v.9 or higher
Free download or upgrade to Windows Media Player
Your portable media player can play
Windows Media files with DRM
We strongly recommend a player that has bookmarking or resumes play at the spot where it was turned off.
iPods are NOT compatible with Window Media files |
| How do I get access to the collection? |
If you are a first time user, you will be asked to "create a free account" in order to download the Audiobooks. Fill in the form. It is suggested that you use your library barcode number for your user name and your phone number for a password. Whatever you choose, make sure you write down your user name and password. Since you are creating it by yourself, the library will not be able to help you if you forget it.
After registering you can now download Audiobooks to your own computer. Click on the "Registered User" button and log in at the NetLibrary Recorded Books website. Remember, you will need Windows Media Player v.9 or higher to play the audiobook on your computer. Then follow the directions under "Checking Out Downloadable Audiobooks."
Log in anywhere, anytime
Simply log in and you have access to all Audiobooks available in the library's collection. There is no waiting and no late fee.
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| Searching for an Audiobook |
 Use the Basic Search on the homepage to quickly look for an Audiobook You can search by Keyword, Title or Author. If you need to search with more detailed criteria, use the Advanced Search.
- You can search for a book by Subject by looking under Browse on the right hand side of the screen.
- Once you retrieve a list of Search Results, you may choose to hear a three-minute sample of the book by clicking on "Listen to Preview" or you may choose to see additional information about the title or other viewing options on the Details page.
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| Checking out Downloadable Audiobooks |
- Go to Recorded Books/NetLibrary website.
- Enter your username and password.
- You can check out a maximum of 10 books for 21 days.
- Once you have located the book you want, click on the link that says "Show Details".
- Under Listening Options click on the link "Download this Audiobook"
- Under Select an Option choose CD or Radio Quality (Choose CD if you plan to transfer to a portable device; Choose Radio Quality if you are going to listen to the book on your computer.)
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- If you do not automatically get the File Download dialog box, check on the information bar that appears in the yellow near the top of the screen and click on the link that says "Download the Audiobook manually."
- When the box appears click on "save".
- The best place to save the file is on the desktop where you can easily find it once it has finished downloading.
- The file will begin to transfer to your computer.
- Once the download has completed, you will see it on your desktop. Double click to open the audio book and acquire the license. (Just opening the book on your desktop you will acquire the license.)
- You can now listen from your PC or follow the steps to transfer to a device.
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| To Transfer Your Audiobook to an MP3 Player |
- Connect one end of your USB cable to your computer and the other end to your MP3 player.
- Double click on the audiobook file on your desktop. The file will open up in Windows Media Player.
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- The audiobook will begin playing. Click on the Pause button.
- Right click on the title in the Now Playing List screen (located on the right side of the window.)
- Click on Add To, then click on Sync List.
- Click on Sync tab on the top of the screen.
- Verify the book you wish to transfer is in the left pane, and your device is recognized at the top of the right pane.
- Click the green Start Sync button, located at the bottom of the screen on the right side or the top left, depending on your version of Windows Media Player.
- The screen will say Synchronizing Completed when the book has been transferred to your MP3 player.
- You may now unplug your player and listen to your audiobook.
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| To Listen in Your Car with the "irock" car adapter |
- Connect the black power adapter to the irock.
- Connect the dark gray irock/MP3 connector to the headphone jack of the MP3 player.
- Insert the black power adapter into your car's power source (in some cars, this is the cigarette lighter.)
- Select the FM frequency on your car radio and tune in to 88.1.
- Press and release the On/Off button of the irock located to the right of the display.
- Turn on the Zen MP3 player by pressing on the silver button above the word Zen.
- Enjoy!
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