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NetLibrary eAudiobooksAn Overview for Washington State Libraries

NetLibrary eAudiobooksAn Overview for Washington State Libraries

Nathan DowningField Implementation Specialist & Training Developer

Description:

Topics: Overview and demonstration of NetLibrary eAudiobooks; getting started; essential resources for helping your users access eAudiobooks with ease; how to search and view eAudiobooks; how to create an end-user account; how to download eAudiobooks; how to transfer eAudiobooks to an MP3 player or iPod

Intended audience: Library staff who interact with patrons

Length: 60 minutes

AgendaAgenda

1. Getting started

• How to access NetLibrary

• How to use eAudiobooks

• How to use the NetLibrary Media Center

2. Essential resources

• Everything you need to know about MP3 players

• Getting to success with NetLibrary

3. Demonstration

Digital versions of audiobooks available over the internet

Download them to a computer or laptop with internet access

Listen to them on a computer, laptop, or MP3 player & iPods

What are eAudiobooks?What are eAudiobooks?

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What is the Media Center?What is the Media Center?

•Media Center is a free, downloadable application that makes listening to eAudiobooks easy and simple.

•Connect, Click, Listen - The Media Center will transfer your eAudiobooks to your PC or to your portable player with just one-click.

• Connect your portable player to your PC

• Click… Choose a title and click “Transfer to Portable” or “Transfer to Computer”

• Listen to the title on your MP3 player or computer

•You can also use the Media Center as a standalone way to access your library's entire eAudiobook collection.

NetLibrary: User experience and accessNetLibrary: User experience and access

Supported authentication methods

• IP Authentication

• Proxy Server

• Secure referring URL

• EZproxy Single Sign-On

User points of access

• Library Web site and OPAC

• WorldCat

• www.netlibrary.com

NetLibrary User AccountsNetLibrary User Accounts

You can

login with

your NetLibrary

user name/passw

ord!

Go to Go to www.netlibrary.org and and

log inlog in



Do NOT need an account to:

• view or use eBooks

• preview eAudiobooks

Do need an account to:

• download eAudiobooks

• personalize their environment (booklists and notes)

Libraries do not need to require users to set up accounts in person

• libraries can facilitate remote account set up

To create an account, click on the “Create a Free Account” link at www.netlibrary.org

You can create an account to You can create an account to access NetLibrary remotely access NetLibrary remotely

from anywhere!from anywhere!

Authentication OptionsAuthentication Options

http://www.oclc.org/services/brochures/212121usb_netlibrary_authentication_options.pdf

Authentication Options BrochureAuthentication Options Brochure

Authentication Options BrochureAuthentication Options Brochure

http://www.oclc.org/services/brochures/212121usb_netlibrary_authentication_options.pdf

Access Methods: How it WorksAccess Methods: How it Works

A Returning User…• Wants to checkout more eAudiobooks

• Already has a NetLibrary User Account

This user can access your NetLibraryeContent and checkout eAudiobooks by…

1. Logging into www.netlibrary.org

Made possible via:

• NetLibrary User Account

(their NetLibrary User Account is tied to your

library’s NetLibrary account and will allow

you to track usage for circulation reports)

A New User…• Wants to browse your eContent

• Does not have a NetLibrary User Account

This user can access your NetLibraryeContent and create a user account tocheckout eAudiobooks by…

1. Coming into the library

Made possible via:

• IP Address Recognition

2. Logging into a remote authentication method on your library website (this verifies they are a patron of your library)

Made possible via:

• Secure Referring URL

• Proxy Servers

You will see your library’s You will see your library’s name in the welcome name in the welcome

messagemessage

How to Access NetLibraryHow to Access NetLibrary

Inside your library… you are automatically authenticated via IP Address

• www.netlibrary.org


Inside your library… you are automatically authenticated via IP Address


You can create an account to You can create an account to access NetLibrary remotely access NetLibrary remotely

from anywhere!from anywhere!


Outside your library… you can use your library’s RPA method

• Secure Referring URL

• Proxy servers

• EZproxy

This page acts as a verification This page acts as a verification page, page,

it verifies that those accessing it verifies that those accessing your NetLibrary collection are your NetLibrary collection are

your patrons.your patrons.

How it works at a glance…How it works at a glance…


Anywhere… after creating a NetLibrary user name, you can simply login


NetLibrary access methodsNetLibrary access methods

Patrons have multiple access points

• Your library catalog: every eAudiobook receives an OCLC MARC record

• The OCLC NetLibrary web site: www.netlibrary.com

• The NetLibrary Media Center

• WorldCat.org platforms

Access methods: Your library catalog

Your library catalog

How it works at a glance…How it works at a glance…

How to use eAudiobooksHow to use eAudiobooks

1. Open the Media Center and search or browse for a title

2. Click on “Transfer to Portable” or “Transfer to Computer”

3. Listen to it on your MP3 player, iPod or computer

Enjoy!

Listen to an eAudiobook using the Media Center (Windows PC only)

Listen to an eAudiobook using the NetLibrary website (Mac or Windows PC)

1. Go to www.netlibrary.com and search or browse for a title

2. Check out an eAudiobook

3. Download it to your computer or laptop

4. Listen to it on your computer

5. Transfer it to your MP3 player or iPod!

Enjoy!

http://www.oclc.org/services/brochures/213633usb_netlibrary_eaudiobooks_user_guide.pdf

www.oclc.org/netlibrary/demo/

Online Demos Online Demos www.oclc.org/netlibrary/demo/

WMA DRM vs. MP3 FormatWMA DRM vs. MP3 Format

•WMA DRM format

•Plays on Windows PC and MP3 players only (WMA DRM compatible device)

•MP3 format

•Plays on PC or MAC and any MP3 player or iPod, iPhone, or iTouch

www.netlibrary.com Media Center

iPod Compatibility – for MP3 titles only

iPod Compatibility – for MP3 titles only

The complete current iPod product line will be able to play MP3 titles from NetLibrary

WMA DRM Compatible Players – for WMA DRM titles & MP3

titles

WMA DRM Compatible Players – for WMA DRM titles & MP3

titles

Other Portable PlayersOther Portable Players

All of the c

http://www.oclc.org/audiobooks/techspecs/devices.htm

Training and Ongoing Support for Success

Training and Ongoing Support for Success

Getting to success with NetLibraryYour personal checklistGetting to success with NetLibraryYour personal checklist

www.oclc.org/support/documentation/netlibrary/tips.htm

Have you loaded your NetLibrary MARC records?

Have you promoted your NetLibrary eAudiobooks?

Do you have a remote access method for your patrons?

Have you used an eAudiobook yourself? …your staff?

Based on our experience assisting NetLibrary libraries, we have identified several key factors that are critical to

a successful implementation.

Based on our experience assisting NetLibrary libraries, we have identified several key factors that are critical to

a successful implementation.

Training sessions

•Live, no-cost, Web sessions with an Implementation Specialist

•You and your staff can ask questions and join in the discussion

• Available sessions include:

•NetLibrary Media Center Overview

•Using eAudiobooks

•Using eBooks

•Setup & administration

•Promoting & marketing NetLibrary to your users

NetLibrary Implementation ServicesNetLibrary Implementation Services

Washington State Library Washington State Library


http://www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/http://www.sos.wa.gov/quicklinks/

eAudiobookTrainingeAudiobookTraining



Register for Register for

on-site on-site

sessions!sessions!



Register for Register for

on-line on-line

sessions!sessions!

Marketing and promotional supportMarketing and promotional support

•Ads

•Customizable press release

•E-mail notification of new

and forthcoming titles

•Posters

•Shelf wobblers

•Table tents

•Web banners

Librarian PortalLibrarian Portal

www.netlibrary.org/Librarian

For NetLibrary technical support:

Contact OCLC Support for assistance

• Call: 1-800-848-5800 (x7 for NetLibrary)

• Email: [email protected]

• Use the Contact Us form at: www.netlibrary.org/help/contactus.aspx

NetLibrary SupportKnowing when to let goNetLibrary SupportKnowing when to let go

7am-9pm Eastern

Field Implementation & TrainingField Implementation & Training

Follow up questions about this session and the materials

Nathan DowningField Implementation Specialist

& Training Developer, OCLC

• 800-848-5878 ext. 5308

• [email protected]

eAudiobook DemonstrationeAudiobook Demonstration

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