[Blindtlk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS

Thu Sep 13 16:53:11 CDT 2007

Kathy, there is a Victor Stream list.  I'll get the subscription 
information, if you like.

Cindy
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From: "Kathy Davis" <DAVISK at dbcc.edu>
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS

Dear List,

It would really be helpful if someone would provide a step-by-step 
instruction for down loading books and then saving them on the Victor 
Stream. Also instructions for unzipping a book would be great.

Kathy

>>> "Heath" <hthorson at knology.net> Wednesday, September 12, 2007 2:47 PM >>>
What is needed to unzip the books once downloaded?
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Subject: [Blindtlk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS

>
>>
>>The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
>>Handicapped, NLS, here in the U.S. is now expanding its pilot
>>download program.  Below is information on what is required, what
>>you do, and what will happen.  Basically, if you have a NLS-capable
>>player, the Victor Stream at this point, you can register with NLS,
>>and get an authorization key from Humanware.
>>
>>This will allow you to download, and play NLS digital talking books
>>to the Stream.  You of course need a high speed internet connection,
>>and an active e-mail account.
>>
>>I have participated in the NLS initial pilot download project for
>>almost a year now, and I have to say the books, and convenience are
>>great.  If you have a Victor Reader Stream, I think you will love
>>this.
>
> Further, there are approximately 7000
> books on the download site.  they are a mix of current, and older
> books.  There are also magazine issues for things like Analog,
> People, U.S. News and World Report, Bon Apetit, Discover, Money,
> Consumer Reports, Sound and Vision, Smart Computing, and others.
>
>
>
>>
>>Dave
>>
>>
>>__Prerequisites for participation in the expanded Download Pilot__
>>
>>A patron wishing to participate in the expanded Download Pilot
>>should:
>>
>> *    Be an active patron of a cooperating network library
>>
>> *    Have access to a player capable of playing NLS-produced
>>digital
>>talking books
>>
>> *    Have high-speed Internet service such as DSL or cable
>>
>> *    Have access to a computer connected to the Internet for
>>downloading
>>and
>>      unzipping books and/or magazines
>>
>> *    Have access to an active e-mail address
>>
>>
>>__The application process__
>>
>>Patrons interested in participating in the expanded Download Pilot
>>should be
>>directed to the online application page which can be found at
>>www.nlstalkingbooks.org/dtb. This page provides basic information
>>about the
>>service and a link to the application form.
>>Once the form is submitted to NLS, the following actions will
>>occur:
>>
>> *    The applicant will immediately receive an e-mail confirming
>>that NLS
>>has
>>      received the application.
>>
>> *    The data on the form will be verified against the CMLS
>>database to
>>ensure that
>>      the applicant is an active patron of a cooperating network
>>library and
>>that all
>>      data is accurate.
>>
>> *    If all supplied information can be verified:
>>
>>       *       The patron will receive a second e-mail relaying the
>>approval
>>of the
>>               account request and that additional information will
>>follow.
>>A third e-mail will
>>               include a username, password, and instructions for
>>participation and
>>               obtaining help.
>>
>>       *       The network library will receive an e-mail
>>notification that
>>the patron was
>>               accepted for participation in the expanded Download
>>Pilot.
>>For every
>>               accepted patron, the library should add the code
>>DDB9" to
>>the CMLS
>>               record for that patron.
>>
>>       *       An e-mail will be sent to the third-party
>>manufacturer (if
>>applicable) with
>>               authorization to enable the patron's player.  This
>>authorization will most
>>               likely take the form of the manufacturer sending an
>>e-mail to
>>the patron with
>>               the authorization key as an attachment.
>>
>> *    If it is found that the patron is not an active NLS patron or
>>if any
>>data supplied
>>      by the patron does not match the CMLS record, the following
>>will
>>occur:
>>
>>  *       The patron will receive a second e-mail notification
>>stating
>>that active status
>>                could not be verified.  This e-mail will advise the
>>patron
>>  to contact the local  network library.
>>
>>   *     The network library will receive an e-mail notification
>>that
>>an individual in its
>>               service area has applied for the expanded Download
>>Pilot but
>>was not
>>               accepted for participation.  If the patron was not
>>accepted
>>because of an
>>               inconsistency in the data supplied by the patron and
>>the data
>>in the CMLS
>>               record, this e-mail will include a comment advising
>>the
>>library of the inconsistent data.
>>
>>
>>__Technical support__
>>
>>Refer inquiries about the operation of the player to the
>>third-party
>>manufacturer.  NLS will provide technical support for the expanded
>>Download
>>Pilot. Participants in the expanded Download Pilot will have access
>>to
>>extensive online help information.  They will also be invited to
>>join a
>>listserv where they can receive help from other participants.
>>Libraries should refer all technical support questions related to
>>the
>>expanded Download Pilot to the web site's help page at
>>www.nlstalkingbooks.org/dtb/support.html. In addition to the
>>extensive help
>>information, this page will provide instructions for recovering a
>>lost
>>password and contact information for obtaining additional help.
>>The e-mail
>>address for help is nlsdownload at loc.gov.
>>
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