[gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Fri Sep 14 10:35:31 CDT 2007
No, your library will not send you a player at this time. They
aren't available to mid 2008, and first players go to veterans by
law. So, if you are not a veteran, it is likely that it will be 2009
or 2010 before you will get a loaner.
The Victor Reader Stream is $329, plus you will also have to buy a SD
(Secure Digital) flash memory card to hold books. That cost depends
on the size of the card.
Dave
At 11:38 AM 9/12/2007, you wrote:
>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
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "bob jutzi" <jutzi at windstream.net>
> > To: "NFBnet GUI Talk Mailing List" <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 6:20 AM
> > Subject: Re: [gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
> >
> >
> >
> >> 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
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> 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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