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What are NetLibrary Downloadable Audiobooks?
Downloadable audiobooks (also known as eAudiobooks, electronic audiobooks or spoken
eBooks) from NetLibrary and Recorded Books are digital versions of audiobooks that
can be downloaded and played on computers or portable devices that support Windows
Media Player (WMA) 9.0 or above. You can transfer titles to a wide range of portable
devices, including portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs and
some smartphone devices. These audiobooks do not work on iPods or Macintosh
computers. How can I find NetLibrary audiobooks?
You can search for NetLibrary audiobooks on the NetLibrary Web site
or in our Library Catalog. Do I need a NetLibrary account to use downloadable audiobooks?You can search for audiobooks and listen to previews without an account. In order to download audiobooks you will need a NetLibrary account. If you do not already have a NetLibrary account, you can create one by following the instructions below. How can I create a NetLibrary account?
How can I check out and download a NetLibrary audiobook?
How many audiobooks can I check out at one time?You can check out 10 books at one time. For how long can I check out a NetLibrary audiobook?You can check out a NetLibrary audiobook for 21 days, after which the file will "time out." The file will still be on your computer or portable device, but it will not be playable. How do I return NetLibrary audiobooks?NetLibrary audiobooks are automatically returned to the Library when your 21 day license expires. You can not return audiobooks early. You will never have to pay late fees on NetLibrary audiobooks. Can I renew a NetLibrary audiobook?After it times out, the book can be renewed once from the NetLibrary Web site without having to download the file again. Click on the Renew your checkout for 21 Days link from the audiobook’s download page to be issued a new license. Can I place a NetLibrary audiobook on hold?No holds are necessary because NetLibrary audiobooks are always available. How long will it take to download a NetLibrary audiobook title?Listeners have a choice of radio quality sound or CD quality sound. With broadband a 9-hour book takes approximately 10 minutes to download CD quality or 4 minutes for radio quality. With dial-up, a 12-hour book takes approximately 8 hours to download CD quality or half-hour for radio quality. Only CD quality can be transferred to a portable device. Can I download and listen to NetLibrary audiobooks on Library computers?No. You cannot download or listen to NetLibrary audiobooks on any of the Library's computers. What devices are compatible with NetLibrary audiobooks?A list of compatible devices may be found at the following Web address: www.netlibrary.org/RecordedBooks/Help/SupportedDevices.aspx Why don't downloadable audiobooks work on Apple products?In order to provide downloadable audiobooks in a library setting, NetLibrary uses Digital Rights Management technology that allows checked out items to expire on the due date. Apple products do not currently support Digital Rights Management technology for libraries. Can I listen to a NetLibrary audiobook in my car?Yes, audiobooks loaded on MP3 players can be played on car radios using a separate Radio Frequency FM transmitter device, a cassette adaptor, or through a car’s existing MP3 jack. Can I burn a NetLibrary audiobook to a CD?No. If you copy a NetLibrary audiobook to a CD it will not play. Where can I get additional information on using NetLibrary audiobooks?
Detailed information on using NetLibrary audiobooks is available by clicking on
the Audiobooks Center tips link in the Audiobooks Center.
Context-sensitive help is also available by clicking on the tips links
located on NetLibrary search, details and download pages. For additional assistance, please
contact your librarian. |
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