Internet Resources - Burlington Public Library

Databases

Available by downloading
to your home PC

Requires the first 5 digits of your library card number. Do not block popups.

Quick Facts About netLibrary eAudiobooks

NetLibrary eAudiobooks are available for the listening pleasure of BPL customers. Books include both novels of all genres and a wide range of non-fiction titles.

Browse eAudiobook titles from netLibrary or they are searchable from BPL's Library catalogue.

You require your BPL Library card, then will need to set up a free netLibrary account.

eAudiobooks can be played on any computer desktop or portable device supporting Windows Media Player version 9 and above.

You can transfer your favourite titles to a range of portable devices, including portable music players (MP3), portable media centers, Pocket PCs, and even to select smartphone devices.

Mac computers and iPods are not supported as they do not support Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected Windows Media Audio (.wma) files.

Check the list of compatible devices.

The check out period for a downloaded audiobook is 1 week, with option of renewing for 1 more week. The maximum number of titles you may have checked out at one time is 3.

You may not download eAudiobooks to public computers in the library.

How to Use eAudiobooks

Step 1a

Use BPL's Library catalogue to find eAudiobooks by limiting your search to Material Type: E-Audio (in advanced search). Also, you may notice links to "downloadable audio" titles during your search for books.

Under Holdings click the link that says Connect to this eAudio title from home. This will take you to the netLibrary.com item information screen.

OR...

Step 1b

Connect to netLibrary (Connect from Home button above), choose eAudiobooks from menu on right side, and either search or browse the collection of eAudiobooks by Subject.

Step 2

Click on Download this eAudiobook.

Step 3

Choose the quality of the file you would like to download. CD quality is recommended and required if you would like to transfer the item to an MP3 Player. Radio quality is a better option for those connecting to the Internet with a 56K dialup connection.

Step 4

You will be prompted to log into your netLibrary account. If you do not have an account, click on Create a New Account here. Creating a netLibrary account is required for keeping track of your digital checkouts since your netLibrary checkouts are not connected to your library barcode.

Step 5

Once you have successfully downloaded a title to your computer, you must open the file in Windows Media Player version 9 or higher in order to obtain the digital copyright to play the file. If you are planning on transferring the file to an MP3 player, you must open the file on your PC to establish copyright before transferring the file.