Anderson County Library's Downloadable Audiobooks

• Minimum Requirements	• Checking out a Book	• Transferring an Audiobook to a Portable Device
• Creating an Account	• Renewing a Book	•  Help
• Searching	• Printable Instructions	•  Troubleshooting

Downloadable Audiobooks from NetLibrary and Recorded Books are digital versions of audiobooks that are available through the Internet. Audiobooks can be played on any desktop or laptop device supporting Windows Media Player (version 9 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.

To access the NetLibrary recorded books click on this Link: http://www.netlibrary.org/recordedbooks

Minimum Requirements:

1. An internet connection
2. Windows Media Player 9
3. Current Web Browser (Internet Explorer version 5.5 and above, Firefox 1.0 and above, or Netscape version 6.2 and above.)
4. Operational Sound Card
5. Optional Portable Listening Device, Suggested listening devices

Creating an Account
You can search and browse for audiobooks and listen to previews. However, to download and listen to audiobooks, you must first create a free NetLibrary account. Currently to create an account, you need to visit your local branch library and set up an account.  To set up the account at the library:

1. Login to any internet access computer in a branch or main library with you library card number
2. Click on the link to this page via our homepage
3. Click on the following link  http://www.netlibrary.org/recordedbooks 
4. Click on the create free account link in the upper right corner.
5. Enter the information for your new account. 

Logging in
Once you have created an account, you can log in to the library's collection from any computer with Internet access.

1. Go to http://www.netlibrary.org/recordedbooks and enter your user name and password in the log in box.
2. Click the red log in button.
3. You now have access to all audiobooks available in the collection.

Searching for an Audiobook
Basic Search lets you quickly perform a search by entering terms and selecting a single search field. You may choose to search for your terms in the Keyword, Title, or Author fields. Basic search is prominently featured on the home page and is also available on the right side of every page with the exception of the Advanced Search page.

1. Enter search term in the Basic Search field.
2. Select keyword, title, or author.
3. Click search.

Advanced Search lets you construct more complicated searches using multiple fields and Boolean operators.

1. Click on the Advanced Search tab located in the top navigation.
2. Use to the drop down menu to select search parameter (Title, Author, Subject, ISBN).
3. Enter search term or multiple search terms using Boolean operators.
4. Click search.

The Audiobook Center, available by clicking on the Audiobook Center link, allows you to limit searches to audiobook content only and browse featured titles.

Checking out an Audiobook
The default checkout period for a Downloadable Audiobook is three weeks. You may check out a maximum of six audiobook titles at one time. Please do not download audiobooks to public computers in the library.

1. From Search Results, click on the Download this Audiobook link to Open or Save the audiobook file.
2. Select a download option: CD quality, or radio quality. Radio quality provides faster download speed and is ideal for users with dial-up connections; CD quality offers high-fidelity playback for patrons with high-speed Internet access.
3. If you select Open, NetLibrary will download the title and launch your media player. Click the Play button to listen to the audiobook. The Save option allows you to download the file to a directory of your choosing. Once the download is complete, you can open the audiobook directly from your media player, or by using Windows Explorer.

Renewing an Audiobook
Once an audiobook has been downloaded, it can be renewed at any time.

1. Go to http://www.netlibrary.org/recordedbooks and enter your user name and password in the log in box.
2. Click on the My checked out Items link.
3. Click on Renew This Audiobook.

If you are attempting to access an audiobook with an expired license from your media player, NetLibrary will launch a pop-up browser that will prompt you to log in to renew your checkout.

1. Enter your user name and password.
2. Click the log in button.
3. Your license will automatically be renewed. Click play to listen to the audiobook.

Transferring an Audiobook to a Portable Device

1. Find your CD Quality downloaded audiobook file and double click it to open it with Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens and will obtain the license from NetLibrary to allow the audiobook 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 NetLibrary Audiobook.
   (*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.)

How do I transfer an audiobook to my portable device using Windows Media Player version 10?

1. Find your CD Quality downloaded audiobook file and double click it to open it with Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player opens and will obtain the license from NetLibrary to allow the audiobook 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 audiobook in the Library Playlist pane, or sort your list by selecting the 'Now Playing' selection.
4. Drag the audiobook 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 NetLibrary Audiobook.
   (*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.)

Finding help
Detailed information on using NetLibrary is available by clicking on the Help tab in the top navigation bar. Context-sensitive help is also available by clicking on the tips links located on NetLibrary search, details and download pages. You may also try the following Database Troubleshooting page.  Here is a Adobe PDF of these instrutions.

The Library does NOT provide technical support for personal computers, software media players, or portable listening devices. You need to be familiar with these technologies before attempting to download Audiobooks. If you have any problems with your personal computer, software media players, or portable listening devices, you need to contact the appropriate manufacturer.