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eAudiobooks from [ NetLibrary ] 

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eAudiobooks:  fiction and non-fiction unabridged books narrated by professional actors
[ bullet ] Create an account Please create your FREE account from an on-campus computer.
Distance patrons: contact the Account Manager through your Northwest email to receive a login.
[ bullet ] Search Search by title, author, subject, or narrator. Limit by length (i.e., duration) of listening time.
[ bullet ] How to Download You can download a maximum of 10 eAudiobooks at any given time.
[ bullet ] Transfer to MP3 eAudiobooks can be transferred to portable listening devices for offline use.

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        Burning to CD? Encryptions on the eAudiobook file will make the file unusable when burned to CD.

        Play on iPods?

 Unfortunately, NetLibrary eAudiobooks can't be played on iPods. The .aac file format that iPods use doesn't support Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection.

How to Download

You can download up to ten (10) eAudiobook items directly to your personal computer for playback using Windows Media Player or a portable listening device. Once you have reached the checkout limit, you cannot download additional eAudiobook items until a currently downloaded eAudiobook automatically expires. After the checkout period expires (21 days), you can no longer access the item.

  1. Login to your account.
  2. Search for an eAudiobook to download.
  3. Click Download this eAudiobook.
  4. Select CD quality if you plan to transfer the audiobook to an MP3 player. Select Radio quality if you plan to listen to the audiobook on a notebook or personal computer.

    5. If you play the file while it is downloading, it will take longer and may not download correctly.

  5. Click Save (click Open if using a public computer).

    6. Download information displays, including information on the download time and system requirements.

  6. Listen to the eAudiobook file by locating and opening the eAudiobook file the same way you would any other file on your personal computer or notebook.

    7. You MUST open the eAudiobook file to obtain a license to play the file before disconnecting your Internet connection or you will be prompted to login and obtain a license the first time you attempt to open the eAudiobook file.

  7. You can now transfer the eAudiobook file to a portable listening device.

How to Transfer

eAudiobooks can be transferred to a wide range of portable listening devices for offline use. If you want to transfer your eAudiobook to a portable device you MUST open the eAudiobook file and obtain a license before transferring the file. Use Windows Media Player to copy the eAudiobook file to a device. Follow one of the following set of directions, depending on which version of Windows Media Player you have:

Version 9.0
Version 10.0
Version 11.0


To transfer an eAudiobook file using Windows Media Player version 9.0:

  1. Find your CD Quality downloaded eAudiobook file and double click it to open it with Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens and will obtain the license to allow the eAudiobook file to play.
  2. Select Copy to CD or Device from the media player's menu options. A list of available titles will be displayed in the Items to Copy frame.
  3. Select the title you wish to download by clicking on the check box.
  4. Select a target device from the Items on Device drop-down menu. Click on the copy button to transfer the title.
  5. Windows Media Player will transfer the file to your portable device. When the transfer is complete, disconnect your portable device and enjoy your eAudiobook. (*Some MP3 players will need to use the Safely Remove Hardware icon (on the taskbar) before removing the USB cable or an error will occur.)

To transfer an eAudiobook file using Windows Media Player version 10.0:

  1. Find your CD Quality downloaded eAudiobook file and double click it to open it with Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens and will obtain the license to allow the eAudiobook file to play.
  2. You may stop playback at this point if you choose. Click the 'Library' tab. The media Library will be displayed.
  3. Find your eAudiobook in the Library Playlist pane, or sort your list by selecting the 'Now Playing' selection.
  4. Drag the eAudiobook title from the Contents or Details panes in your library to the List pane to add it to the list of items to be synchronized, ensure that your portable device is connected and click the 'Start Sync' button in the List pane. Windows Media Player will transfer the file to your portable device.
  5. When the transfer is complete, the status field will indicate 'Complete'. You many now disconnect your portable device and enjoy your eAudiobook. (*Some MP3 players will need to use the Safely Remove Hardware icon (on the taskbar) before removing the USB cable or an error will occur.)

To transfer an eAudiobook file using Windows Media Player version 11.0:

  1. Connect your portable device to your computer following the device’s instructions.
  2. Open Windows Media Player.
  3. In the File menu, open the downloaded file. This activates the license and begins to play the eAudiobook.
  4. Click the Sync tab (not the drop-down list below the tab).
  5. Click Now Playing in the menu on the left.
  6. Drag your eAudiobook title into the right pane.
  7. Click the Start Sync button located below the right pane.
  8. When synchronizing is 100 percent complete, disconnect your portable device following its instructions.
  9. Close Windows Media Player.

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Revised (December 3, 2007)
Created (October 19, 2007)
Current Author: Carolyn Johnson
Links Verified (October 2007)
Directions courtesy of NetLibrary