[gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
bob jutzi
jutzi at windstream.net
Wed Sep 12 11:38:23 CDT 2007
OK, I've been approved and am in the process of downloading a book.
Since I chose the "loaner player" option during signup, will my regional
library send me a player? If not, how do I get the Victor player and
how expensive is it?
Curtis Delzer wrote:
> You either wait for the NLS player from your regional library or buy a
> player capable of playing the NLS formatted books E.G. the Victor Stream.
>
>
>
> Curtis Delzer
>
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> From: "bob jutzi" <jutzi at windstream.net>
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> Subject: Re: [gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
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>> I just completed the form. How do I go about getting a player? Am
>> extremely interested.
>>
>> Les Kriegler wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Dave and All,
>>>
>>> Does this mean that the Victor Reader Classic is not capable of playing
>>> NLS
>>> digital books? Thanks.
>>>
>>> Les
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
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>>> Subject: [gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
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>>>
>>>
>>>> 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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