Interested in NetLibrary Downloadable audiobooks?  Here's what you need to know.

eAudiobooks from NetLibrary are digital versions of audiobooks that are available over the internet from your library.  You can search for, check out and download eAudiobooks to your computer through the NetLibrary platform via the internet.

eAudiobooks can be played on any computer that supports Windows Media Player version 9.0 or higher, and transferred to a portable device that supports playback of secure or protected WMA files.  NetLIbrary eAudiobooks cannot be played on Macs or iPods.

To set up an account, visit any PPL branch or call the reference desk at 871-1725.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I need any software on my computer to listen to eAudiobooks?
A: Yes. See Software Requirements, Compatible Portable Listening Devices, and Windows Media Player.

Q: Can I download and play an eAudiobook on a Mac?
A: No. eAudiobooks cannot be played on Macs because the latest version of Window Media Player available for Macs (version 9) is based on Windows Media Rights Manager version 1.3. We use version 2.x licenses for downloadable eAudiobooks in order to maintain a high level of security.

Q: Can I download and play an eAudiobook on an iPod?
A: No. eAudiobooks cannot be played on iPods. iPods use the .aac file format and the .aac file format does not support the Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection required by our eAudiobooks at this time. DRM protection helps ensure that the content of our publishing partners is secure, especially when items are checked out from the library's collection and borrowed by a user rather than purchased. This Digital Rights Management technology allows checked out items to expire on the due date.

For More Information:

Visit the NetLibrary site for more FAQ, a video demo (look under Demos & Quickstart), and help with other questions.

More about Windows Media Plays For Sure portable devices

To set up an account, visit any PPL branch or call the reference desk at 871-1725.