eAudiobooks How To

How do I create an Account?
How do I use NetLibrary Media Center?
How do I manually download eAudiobooks using my Web Browser and Windows Media Player? (Column 2)
How do I sync eAudiobooks to my portable device using Windows Media Player? (Column 2)
How do I sync Mp3 eAudiobooks to my iPod or iPhone
using iTunes? (Column 2)
How do I renew an eAudiobook? (Column 2)

What protable listening devices are supported? (OCLC.org)

If you need further assistance please call Amy Kennedy at Wheeler library (860)535-0383 or use our Email Contact form.
Or
Contact NetLibrary by visiting the Help Page, click the Contact Us at the bottom of that page. Complete the form and click send. NetLibrary will respond as soon as possible.

Creating an Account

Downloadable audiobooks are available to Wheeler Library patrons with a valid library card through Recorded Books/NetLibrary. You must come into the library to create a NetLibrary account from one of the library's desktop patron access computers. Once you have created your account at the library, you can then access NetLibrary from home or from any computer with Internet access. If you cannot travel to the library, the staff can create an account for you over the phone as time permits. If you try to create an account outside of the library, it will not work.

To create an account from a Wheeler Library computer or to log in with your existing account click here.

Using NetLibrary Media Center

NetLibrary Media Center is available for download. The Media Center allows you to download eAudiobooks directly to your MP3/WMA player or iPod. After you log in, click on the rectangular banner that says "New NetLibrary Media Center" "Easier, faster downloads." and you will be given instructions on how to download the Media Center software. You should make sure your computer is up to date with all Windows Updates before downloading the Media Center. It should take no more than 5 minutes to download the Media Center software. However, if your computer is not updated with all the latest Windows updates, they will be downloaded with the Media Center and it could take up to 30 minutes. Please note: only Windows PC computers or Macs that are dual core and can run Windows software are compatible at this time. Media Center will not install onto PCs running the 64 bit versions of Vista or Windows 7.

NetLibrary Titles Now Available For Your iPod. Over 700 titles are now iPod compatible. You can search for iPod titles on the NetLibrary site by doing an Advanced search. In the optional search limits section, select eAudiobook in the format. Change the drop down selection box from all to MP3. Start your search. You should get about 750 titles which you can sort. Another way to search for iPod titles is to limit the format to MP3 in the Search box of the Media Center. You will, however, get only 150 titles.

Watch a short video about the Media Center

Log into your NetLibrary account, review the Media Center installation requirements, and click on "Install Media Center".
Click "Run" and follow the installation prompts.
Launch Media Center from your desktop, and use the Browse and Search tabs to explore and preview the audiobook collection.
Click "Transfer to Computer" to listen on your computer.
Connect your portable device and click "Transfer to Portable" to listen on your portable device. The Media Center should recognize your device and will show it in the bottom right corner of the screen.

The details will show the type of download (WMA or MP3) and the type of players that are compatible. The titles marked as MP3 are compatible with any type of portable player, including the iPod.

You can renew your eAudiobooks if you do not finish listening to them within the checkout period. To renew follow the renewal instruction in column 2.

After you are finished listening to your eAudiobook you will need to delete it from your PC and your portable device.

If you have difficulty installing or using the Media Center on your computer use the manual method of downloading eAudiobooks from the NetLibrary website - detailed in the next column.

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Manual eAudiobooks download using your Web Browser and Windows Media Player

Go to the NetLibrary website and log into your account.
Find a title you want to check out and click on “Download this Audiobook” under Manual Download Options.
Select the Check Out & Download CD quality link.
Save the file on your computer.
Open the file after the download is completed and enter your NetLibrary username and password when prompted.
You can now transfer your audiobook to a portable device.

Syncing eAudiobooks to your portable device using Windows Media Player

Connect your device to your computer following the device's instructions.
Open Windows Media Player 10 or higher.
In the File menu, open the downloaded file (right click the top menu bar in Vista to access the File menu). A dialog box will appear prompting you to enter your user name and password. This activates the licence and begins to play the eAudiobook.
Windows Media Player 10: click the Library tab.
Windows Media Player 11: Click the Sync tab (not the drop-down list below the tab).
Windows Media Player 10: Find your eAudiobook title in the PlayList. Then select Sync List in the drop-down menu above the right pane.
Windows Media Player 11: Click "Now Playing" in the menu on the left.
Click the drag the eAudiobook title to the right pane.
Click the Start Sync button located below the right pane.
When synchronizing is 100% complete, disconnect your portable device following its instructions.
Close Windows Media Player.
Enjoy listening to the eAudiobook on your portable device.

You can renew your eAudiobooks if you do not finish listening to them within the checkout period. To renew follow the renewal instruction in below.

After you are finished listening to your eAudiobook you will need to delete it from your PC and your portable device.

Syncing Mp3 eAudiobooks to your iPod or iPhone using iTunes

Connect your device to your computer following the device's instructions.
Open the latest version of iTunes.
In the File menu select "Add File to Library..." Select the MP3 eAudiobook you downloaded and click the Open button.
Create a new Playlist for the eAudiobook. Go to the File menu and choose New Playlist. The eAudiobook title works best for the playlist name.
Then in the left panel of iTunes click Music.
Choose List view for the right panel and locate the eAudiobook in your Music Library list.
Click, drag and drop the eAudiobook into your newly created playlist on the left panel, you may have to scroll the panel down to locate it.
Next select your device in the left panel. It will be called something like "Jayne's iPod" or "Tony's iPhone."
In the right panel click the Music tab.
Make sure there is a check mark next to the name of your new playlist.
Click the Apply button in the lower right corner.
The new playlist containing the eAudiobook should automatically sync to your device. If it does not click the Sync button in the lower right corner.
When synchronizing is 100% complete, disconnect your portable device following its instructions.
Close iTunes.
Locate your new playlist in your device and enjoy listening to the eAudiobook on your portable device.

You can renew your eAudiobooks if you do not finish listening to them within the checkout period. To renew follow the renewal instruction in below.

After you are finished listening to your eAudiobook you will need to delete it from your PC and your iPod/iPhone. Remove it as you would remove any Music playlist item from your iPod/iPhone.

How To Renew

The licence on the NetLibrary eAudiobook will expire at the end of the checkout period.

Renew the licence on the NetLibrary website.

Log into your account at NetLibrary.
Click on the Checked Out Items link in the top right corner of the page. This will display all your checked-out titles.
Find the eAudiobook title you wish to renew and click on the Download this eAudiobook link.
Click on Renew your Checkout link in the Manual Download Options.
(No Download. Only licence to play file)
This will renew your licence and allow you to listen to your eAudiobook during the checkout period.

Transfer the eAudiobook to your portable device to renew the license.