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eAUDIOBOOKS
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Tips About eAudiobooks
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Recorded Books, one of the major publishers of audio books, now offers a library of downloadable eAudiobooks through their partnership with NetLibrary, provider of an easy-to-use information retrieval system for e-content.
Downloadable eAudiobooks from NetLibrary and Recorded Books are digital versions of audiobooks that are available through the Internet. Audiobooks can be played on any desktop or portable device supporting Windows Media Player version 9.0 and above. You can also transfer your favorite titles to a wide range of portable devices, including portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs, and even select smartphone devices. View the list of players that Recorded Books/NetLibrary believes should work with their product. Link
There are currently 1,200 titles in this database. Titles are always available, with no waiting.
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Set up your NetLibrary Account. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.
If you already have a NetLibrary account, you are set to go.
1. To set up your free NetLibrary account, log in to GALILEO. You will need the current GALILEO password to log in. (To see the current database/Galileo password, log on to CobbCat using your library card number and PIN. Then select MY PROFILE. The password is at the top.) 2. Select NetLibrary from the list of GALILEO databases. 3. Click on “Create a Free Account” in the top right corner and follow the directions. Once you have obtained a user name and password, log in to www.NetLibrary.com/recrodedbooks and search the Audiobooks Center by author, title, keyword or favorite narrator. You can listen to a small portion of the book before you decide to download. You can also conduct searches in CobbCat, our online catalog.
Visit www.NetLibrary.com for more information on the types of compatible listening devices and step by step instructions for logging in and downloading files.
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Log In—Search—Check It Out.
Log in with your NetLibrary username and password then click the red Log In button. Search audiobook titles using the Basic Search field. Download your selections using “Download This Audiobook”.
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Tips and Tidbits About Using eAudiobooks
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Frequently Asked Questions about eAudiobooks |
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Q. Can I check out eAudiobooks with my library card? A. You do need to set up a separate account. First log into Galileo from the library home page (To see the current database/Galileo password, log on to CobbCat using your library card number and PIN. Then select MY PROFILE. The password is at the top.) Then select "NetLibrary" from the list of Galileo databases and "Create Free Account". If you have any trouble, call us at 770/528-2320. To view the eAudiobooks, select Audiobooks Center.
Q. How do I check out an eAudiobook? A. Go to www.NetLibrary.com/recordedbooks and log in. Select Audiobooks Center. Select the book you want to “read” and you will be walked through the process.
Q. How long can I keep an eAudiobook? A. You can check it out for three weeks and renew it once for another three weeks. A renewal means that you don’t have to download it again; it is just “re-activated” in your computer. If you need it longer, you can always check it out again but that does require an additional download.
Q. How many eAudiobooks can I check out at one time? A. You can check out ten at one time; however, they can’t be returned early so if you check out ten at once, you can’t check out any more for three weeks.
Q. What equipment do I need to listen to an eAudiobook? A. You can listen on your computer or transfer to a wide range of portable devices, including portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs, and even select smartphone devices. The library eAudiobook cannot be transferred to an iPod. Here is a list of players that Recorded Books/NetLibrary believes should work with their product. [link]
A. eAudiobooks from NetLibrary and Recorded Books can be downloaded or played on any desktop, or laptop supporting Windows Media Player (version 9 or above).
Q. Is there any charge for eAudiobooks? A. This is a free service provided by the Cobb County Public Library and, since the items check themselves in at the end of three weeks, YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A LATE FEE!
Q. Can I download and listen to eAudiobooks on library computers. A. The files cannot be downloaded to public computers because of security measures in place. However, you will soon be able to take advantage of the library’s high speed wireless network and download to your wi-fi-enabled computer at the Central Library. The Library does not provide any personal listening devices.
Q. How can I get a list of eAudiobook available from the Cobb County Public Library? A. Go to www.NetLibrary.com/recordedbooks, login and select Audiobooks Center. You can search for a specific title, see some featured titles, or “List All Audiobooks.”
Q. What level of audio quality can I expect from a eAudiobook? A. There are two download options: CD quality, or radio quality. Radio quality provides faster download speed and is ideal for patrons with dial-up connections; CD quality offers high-fidelity playback for patrons with high-speed Internet access.
Q. How long does it take to download an audiobook? A. Download time will depend on the size of the audio file and the speed of your Internet connection. Downloading “CD-quality” with a dial-up connection can take several hours. With a cable modem, the largest files should take less than half an hour. When you start to download, you will be told how long it is expected to take.
Q. Are audiobook files automatically removed from computers when the checkout period expires? A. Once a checkout period expires, a patron will no longer have access to an audiobook. However, the audiobook file will remain on their hard drive unless it is manually deleted.
Q. I can’t find the file after I download it to my computer. A. In the download process, you are asked whether you want to “Open” or “Save” the file. Choose “Save” if you want to download it to a portable device or even listen to it in more than one session. “Open” puts it into a temp file that you can listen to once. Don’t worry, you can go back to netLibrary, get a list of the items you have checked out and download it again. You get four tries to download for each check-out.
Q. Can I burn the file to a CD? A. No, the copyright protection in the file prevents this.
Q. How do I listen to an audiobook in the car: A. You will need a radio transmitter or other device adapter that works with your portable listening device and car stereo. Contact your device manufacturer for specific requirements.
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