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Getting Started with NetLibrary
Updated 4/11/2008
(1) Click on the eAudiobooks image shown in the left column and enter your BPL library card number and pin number.
(Your pin number is the last four digits of your library card number unless you have changed it.
In addition, as long as you use the same computer when you login this first time, then this is a one-time process.)
(2) Next, visit the Bossier Parish Libraries Online Catalog.
(3) Conduct your own search for an eAudiobook or use the keyword "netlibrary" to obtain a complete list of all eAudiobooks available for downloading. (New titles are added each month.)
(4) Once you have found the eAudiobook of your choosing, if you haven't already done so, open the item's full record.
(5) At the bottom of that record, you should see a section called "Electronic Resources", double click the web link beside it. You should then be forwarded to the record for that item on the NetLibrary website.
(6) Now, next to the item's title and/or cover art, you should see a link that will allows you to start the download process (if desired).
(7) Prior to downloading, you will be asked to either sign into your NetLibrary account or to create a free account with NetLibrary.
(PLEASE NOTE that this is different from your BPL library card login information. In addition, this is a one-time NetLibrary account setup.)
Happy downloading!!!
What are eAudiobooks?
eAudiobooks from NetLibrary are digital versions of audiobooks that are available over the Internet from Bossier Parish Libraries. You can search for, check out, and download eAudiobooks to your computer through the NetLibrary platform via the Internet.
eAudiobooks can be played on any desktop or portable computer that supports Windows Media Player version 9.0 or above.
Once downloaded, eAudiobooks can be transferred to a wide range of portable devices that support playback of secure or protected wma files-including portable music players and portable media centers from Archos, Creative Labs, Samsung, Toshiba and other manufacturers.
To go portable, transfer an eAudiobook to your portable device using Windows Media Player software.
Enjoy listening to the eAudiobook anywhere.
Benefits & Features
Benefits of eAudiobooks:
- Self-service for users when and where they are, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Delivery of content in a portable, convenient format.
- Expands your library's eContent collections through the same, trusted NetLibrary platform.
- Eliminates management, wear, damage and loss of physical inventory.
- OCLC-MARC records available at no charge for every title.
- OCLC implementation, training, and on-going support services.
Features of eAudiobooks:
- High-quality audio delivery.
- Choice of download speeds.
- Extensive portable device and media player compatibility.
- Automatic checkout and return functions.
- Check-out of up to 10 titles per user.
- Remote authentication options provide 24/7 access to your collection from any computer with Internet access.
Software Requirements
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (98 SE, Me, 2000, XP)
- Web Browser Requirements:
- Software programs: Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 or higher, Musicmatch Jukebox 8.2, Nullsoft Winamp 5
Once you've downloaded eAudiobooks files to your desktop or laptop, you can transfer them to a portable audio device.
NetLibrary Checkout Period
Up to 10 eAudiobooks can be checked out at the same time. The loan period is 3 weeks. You may renew your titles once only through the NetLibrary account. After the loan expires, the eAudiobooks should erase themselves.
When You Need Technical Assistance
The NetLibrary Help page is provided as a resource to help users with NetLibrary. Users may also contact the NetLibrary support team at 1-800-848-5800 (Option 7).