[gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Fri Sep 14 10:30:56 CDT 2007
You will have to buy a Stream if you want access now. They are
available from Humanware, your local dealer or on-line at www.humanware.ca
Dave
At 06:20 AM 9/12/2007, you wrote:
>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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> > Behalf Of David Andrews
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 10:31 PM
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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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