Over the weekend, some access changes have been implemented for NetLibrary unabridged e-audio books. This service allows you to download unabridged audio versions of new and classic books directly to your home PC and in many case, a compatible MP3 player (such as an iPod) to listed to “on-the-go).
To simplify access, new titles loaded going forward can be accessed without logging in and searching for specific titles. Brief and full item records will include a direct link to this title that will be authenticated by your library card number and PIN. This link is the “weblink” icon that looks like a chain, and clicking on this will bring up an authentication screen that asks for your library card number and PIN, then connects you to the download.
Patrons who are already using Netlibrary through personal accounts won’t be impacted immediately, although they were notified a couple of months ago of upcoming changes- specifically that favorites lists would probably not survive the transition. Everyone who responded to the notice was enthusiastic about the change. Going forward, new users will NOT have to set up an account, or login to access the NetLibrary site. Current users and new users may set up personal accounts if they want to install the NetLibrary Media Center on their home PC for easy, direct browsing and download.
The NetLibrary titles are all listed as Delaware Division of Libraries holdings (this may help expedite searches for widely-held titles) , have the call number WEB and the title format **title** [electronic resource] (Unabridged). Another (easier) way of finding the newest additions is to use the “Have You Read” lists which can be found in the green links menu in the library catalog, or at this link.
This looks to be a much more efficent way of being able to obtain NetLibrary unabridged e-audio books.My son has always had difficulty in finding the appropriate ebook that he is after. If this makes it easier to down load oto his PC its got to be an improvment from the old method. Logging for the specific title has always been difficult.
We hope so! Since the changes were implemented we’ve definitely seen an uptick in usage, so it looks like the titles are getting easier to find.
THIS IS MY WIFES E MAIL ,I’M BLIND AND IT’S DIFFORCULT TO SEE.
I’M TRYING TO FIND BOOKS TO CHOSE TO BE SENT TO ME , I’M GETTING BOOKS NOW BUT MOST I DO NOT CARE FOR AND WOULD LIKE TO PICK MY OWN ,
HOW CAN I DO THIS ON LINE?
Hi Frank,
If you are currently receiving audiobooks from Delaware Library Access Services you can call them and tell them you do not care for the books you are receiving. The staff there will be happy to work with you on selecting books you would like. Their number is 1-800-282-8676
You can also type audiobook into the main Delaware Library Catalog search screen and click search (www.lib.de.us). That will give you a list of audiobooks in the catalog.
Hope this helps!