NetLibrary

Downloadable eAudiobooks Are Now Available Online!

The Patchogue-Medford Library, in partnership with Recorded Books and NetLibrary, is proud to offer Downloadable Audiobooks (eAudiobooks) to our library patrons. Patrons can now access to more than 1,300 unabridged eAudiobooks (more titles are added monthly) without having to wait, all from the comfort of their homes!

With eAudiobooks, the latest best sellers, book club favorites and award-winning authors, as well as the Pimsleur Language Series, the Holy Bible and more can be checked out, downloaded, listened to on a computer, and transferred to a portable playback device that supports secure or protected wma (Windows Media Audio) files. These devices include portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs and even select smartphone devices (note: iPods are currently NOT supported).

Downloadable eAudiobooks are available for Patchogue-Medford Library Patrons only. If you have already created an account click Here to access the NetLibrary website. If you are a first time user and would like to create an account, please enter your Library card Barcode and Pin # below. If you need to first establish a Library Card Pin#, click Here

o Windows Media Player v.9 or higher, Musicmatch Jukebox v8.2 and above, or Nullsoft Winamp v5 and above. (Click here for a free download or upgrade to the Windows Media Player)

o Mac users need Windows Media Player 9 for Mac OS X to download and listen to eAudiobooks on their computers. Due to licensing issues, Mac users will NOT be able to transfer eAudiobooks to portable devices at this time.

Portable Devices

In order to work with eAudiobooks, the only requirement is that the device must be able to support the playback of secure or protected wma files. (To learn more about secure or protected wma files and devices that support Window Media Audio visit Windows Media Plays for Sure).

Devices that have a storage capacity of 256 MB at a minimum are recommended since the average CD quality eAudiobook file size is 140 MB. Moreover, it is recommended that you choose devices that support features such as bookmarking (which allows you to designate a place within a file and return to that place after you stop or turn off your device) and full time stamping.

Loan Period

You can checkout a maximum of ten (10) eAudiobooks at any given time. Until the license for a currently downloaded eAudiobook expires, you will not be able to check out additional titles. With each download, NetLibrary automatically downloads a license that lets you access the eAudiobook for 21 days. The license lets you copy the eAudiobook to two additional portable listening devices.

eAudiobooks can be renewed at any point by logging into your account (without downloading the file a second time). A renewal provides you with an additional 21 days of access from the date of renewal. eAudiobooks do not need to be returned because the license for downloaded eAudiobooks automatically expires after 21 days. You will not be able to play the eAudiobook, even though the file remains on your personal computer and portable listening device. You need to manually delete the file from your personal computer and portable listening device. There is no way to check an eAudiobook back in early. Each eAudiobook stays attached to your account for a full 21 days.