[gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
Curtis Delzer
curtis at calweb.com
Wed Sep 12 10:28:43 CDT 2007
Not the stock one, the one they sent us was especially modified to play the
NLS digital books. The Victor Stream will play them.
Curtis Delzer
----- Original Message -----
From: "Les Kriegler" <kriegler at nycap.rr.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 5:40 AM
Subject: Re: [gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
> Hi Dave and All,
>
> Does this mean that the Victor Reader Classic is not capable of playing
> NLS
> digital books? Thanks.
>
> Les
>
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> Subject: [gui-talk] 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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