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Downloadable audiobooks are digital versions of audiobooks that are available through the Internet. Audiobooks can be played on any desktop or laptop computer that runs Windows 2000 or XP and supports Windows Media Player version 9.0 and above.
You can also transfer your favorite titles to a wide range of portable devices such as music players, media centers, Pocket PCs and even select smartphone devices. Unfortunately, the iPod and Mac do not currently support copyright-protected Microsoft Windows Media Audio (WMA) files. Libraries are hopeful that Apple and Microsoft will reach an agreement to allow this. At this point, no company offers library circulation of downloadable audiobooks in the iPod format.
Visit the library to create a free account
Denville cardholders and people who own property or work in Denville may register in person for a NetLibrary account. An e-mail address is required.
Login from anywhere
Once you have a username and password, click the graphic at the top of this page to connect to the NetLibrary web site and login to your personal account. The computer clock must be set to the correct time.
Search the Denville Library collection of audiobooks
Logging in gives you access to the collection of NetLibrary titles included in the Denville Library subscription. After you search and find a title of interest, you have the options of listening to a preview, adding it to "My List," or downloading it.
Download from home and acquire a license
Download an audiobook to your home computer and save the file to the location of your choice. Before disconnecting your Internet connection, open the file in Windows Media Player to acquire the license. The license allows you to listen to the audiobook for 21 days and to copy it to two additional portable listening devices. Read the Quick Start Guide for details on downloading and transferring (requires Adobe Reader).
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Transfer to a portable player Many players on the market are designed primarily for use with music. To ensure that your portable device will play audiobooks, look for the "PlaysForSure" logo on the device’s packaging, and make sure that both "Download" and "Subscription" are checked under "Audio." Functions important for audiobooks include:
You can renew an audiobook one time by extending the license to play the file for another 21 days. Under "My Checked Out Items," click on "Download this Audiobook" and then "Renew your checkout." DeleteYou will not be able to play the audiobook after the license expires. The file remains on your personal computer and portable listening device and must be manually deleted. You can delete an audiobook file in the same manner as you delete other files. HelpHelp with further questions can be found on the Recorded Books web pages for "Frequently Asked Questions" and "Hardware and Software Tips." |
Recommended Portable Players (as of April 2006) Archos Gmini XS100 Creative MuVo Slim Creative Zen Micro Creative Zen Nano Plus Creative Zen Touch Dell DJ Ditty Dell Pocket DJ HP Pocket PC iRiver H10 JVC XA-MP51 Rave MP 2.5 ARC RCA Lyra 2765 Rio Carbon 6 Rio ce2100 Rio Forge Sport Rio Karma Rio Nitrus Samsung YP-T7G Samsung YP-T7JX SanDisc 256 Toshiba Gigabeat F10 Portable Players NOT Recommended for Audiobooks Apple iPod Creative Zen Nano Gateway Jukebox iRiver IFP-895T Lexar LDP MPIO Philips Jukebox RCA Lyra Rio Eigen Sony Walkman |