[bookport] FW: [nabs-l] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
- From: "Scott Spaulding" <spaulding.scott@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'" <electronics-talk@xxxxxxxxxx>, <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "'Kentucky Association of Blind Students'" <nfbkabs@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:06:07 -0400
Hi everyone,
I know there has been some discussion about this program on some of
these lists, so when I saw this I thought I'd pass it on.
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Subject: [nabs-l] 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@xxxxxxxx
>
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