[gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Fri Sep 14 10:30:07 CDT 2007
At this time it isn't. I do not know if Humanware is able to modify
the software and add that capability but it is possible they
can't. It requires a new Codec and copy protection scheme, and the
older classics may not have the memory, I don't know either way
though -- you will have to ask Humanware, and if you find out
anything, let us know.
Dave
At 05:40 AM 9/12/2007, you wrote:
>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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