NetLibrary eAudiobooks
- NetLibrary eAudiobooks
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What are NetLibrary eAudiobooks?
How do I access NetLibrary eAudiobooks?
How do I download NetLibrary eAudiobooks?
How do I transfer files to a portable device?
What if I still need help?
What are NetLibrary eAudiobooks?
The NetLibrary eAudiobook collection contains nearly 1,300 unabridged titles, including contemporary fiction and non-fiction as well classic novels, narrated by professional actors. You can download a maximum of 10 eAudiobook items at any given time.
How do I access NetLibrary eAudiobooks?
- Enter NetLibrary eAudiobooks using the link above. If you are off campus, you will be asked for your UTEID and password before being taken to the NetLibrary site.
- Create a NetLibrary account.
You need to create an account in order to download and listen to the audiobooks. This account is NOT your EID. To create an account, click on the "Create a free account" link in the upper right-hand corner of the NetLibrary screen and then enter your name, email address, and a password of your choosing. NOTE: If you already have a NetLibrary account, you can try it. We have found that some of the older NetLibrary accounts do not allow access to the eAudiobook service. - Search for or browse the available eAudiobooks to find the ones you want.
How do I download NetLibrary eAudiobooks?
System requirements:
- Browser:
- Internet Explorer 5.5. or higher
- Netscape Navigator 6.2 or higher
- Mozilla 1.1
- Firefox (Firebird) .06 or higher
- Opera 7.x
- Camino 0.7 or higher
- Cookies: enabled
- Media Player:
- Windows Media Player 9 or higher
- Musicmatch Jukebox 8.2 or higher
- Nullsoft Winamp 5 or higher
License
Playing or transferring an eAudiobook requires a license. The license automatically downloads the first time you open the eAudiobook file, giving you access to the eAudiobook for the checkout period. The license also allows you copy the eAudiobook file to two additional portable listening devices. You must be connected to the Internet and you may have to login with your NetLibrary account to acquire the license for the eAudiobook file. Once you have a license, you no longer need to be connected to the Internet or logged in to listen or transfer an eAudiobook.
Note: If Windows Media Player shows "acquiring license," but eventually you get a message that you don't have a license to play the eAudiobook, you may need to download a newer version of Windows Media Player.
Instructions:
- When you've found a title you want, click on the "Download this audiobook" link. NOTE: Not all of NetLibrary eAudiobooks can be played on a Mac at this time. Each NetLibrary eAudiobook is available in one of the two formats: MP3 format or protected WMA format. To play an eAudiobook in MP3 format on a Mac, you must manually move the MP3 file from the website to the Mac and then play it. For more information, please see Mac Operating Systems
- Select the download quality you want. NOTE: You must download the CD quality file if you are going transfer the book to a portable device. Radio quality files will appear to transfer, but will not play.
- Choose to "Save" the audiobook on your personal computer. This will allow you to pick the destination for the file so that you can find it if you decide to transfer the file to a device.
- After the audiobook has downloaded, open the audiobook from within Windows Media Player (or whatever player you have selected that is compatible). NOTE: You MUST open the audiobook file before disconnecting your Internet connection or you will be prompted to log in the first time you attempt to open the audiobook file.
- The checkout period for audiobooks is 21 days. You may renew an audiobook for an additional 21 days if you wish. After the checkout period expires, you will not be able to play the audio file although the file will remain on your computer.
- You may have up to ten active eAudiobooks at any one time.
How do I transfer files to a portable device?
System Requirements:
- MP3 player or digital audio device that supports playback of secure or unprotected wma files. Ideally, a device that PlaysforSure.
For more information, please see NetLibrary's Supported Devices.
NOTE: Not all of NetLibrary eAudiobooks can be played on an iPod. Each NetLibrary eAudiobook is available in one of the two formats: MP3 format or protected WMA format. eAudiobooks in MP3 format can be played on iPods. For more information, please see iPod Users - At least 256 MB of storage.
The file size for most CD-quality eAudiobooks is 140 MB.
Instructions:
- Using Windows Media Player 9
- Find your CD-quality downloaded eAudiobook file and double-click it to open it with Windows Media Player. When Windows Media Player opens, it will obtain the license from NetLibrary to allow the eAudiobook file to play.
- Click the tab labeled "Copy To CD or Device" on left side of Windows Media Player interface. A list of available titles will appear in the "Items to Copy frame."
- Select the title you want to transfer.
- Select a target device from the "Items on Device" drop-down menu. Make sure that your portable device is connected and then click on the "Copy" button to transfer the title.
- Windows Media Player will transfer the file to your portable device. When the transfer is complete, you can disconnect your portable device.
NOTE: For some MP3 players, you will need to select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon (on the taskbar of your computer) before removing the USB cable.
- Using Windows Media Player 10
- Find your CD-quality downloaded audiobook file and double click it to open it with Windows Media Player. When Windows Media Player opens, it will obtain the license from NetLibrary to allow the audiobook file to play.
- You may stop playback at this point if you choose. Click on the "Library" tab. The media library will appear.
- Find your audiobook in the "Library Playlist" pane or sort your list by selecting the "Now Playing" selection.
- Drag the eAudiobook title from the "Contents or Details" pane in your library to the "List" pane. Make sure that your portable device is connected and then click the "Start Sync" button in the "List" pane. Windows Media Player will transfer the file to your portable device.
- When the transfer is complete, the status field will indicate "Complete." You can then disconnect your portable device.
NOTE: For some MP3 players, you will need to select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon (on the taskbar of your computer) before removing the USB cable.
- Using Windows Media Player 11
- Find your CD-quality downloaded audiobook file on your desk top and double click it to open it with Windows Media Player. When Windows Media Player opens, it will obtain the license from NetLibrary to allow the audiobook file to play.
- Click on the "Sync" tab.
- Drag the eAudiobook title to the "Sync List" pane where it says "Drag items here to create a list to sync" (right hand side). Make sure that your portable device is connected and then click the "Start Sync" button at the bottom of the "Sync List" pane. Windows Media Player will transfer the file to your portable device.
- When the transfer is complete, the status field will indicate "Complete." You can then disconnect your portable device. NOTE: For some MP3 players, you will need to select the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon (on the taskbar of your computer) before removing the USB cable.
What if I still need help?For additional help in downloading and using audiobooks, please see NetLibrary's help pages, get help from a librarian at Ask a Librarian, or contact Paul Rascoe in the PCL Reference and Information Services department for additional troubleshooting assistance at prascoe@uts.cc.utexas.edu or 512-495-4262
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- User Limits: unlimited
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- Alternative Titles
- Audiobooks (NetLibrary)
- eAudiobooks (NetLibrary)
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- Related Types
- Audiobooks
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