LiLI eAudioBooks Collection
The Idaho Commission for Libraries is currently offering a one-year demonstration project for downloadable audiodbooks. LiLI ABC has been available since October 1, 2007, to all Idahoans.
ICFL coordinates the access to the digital audiobook service to Idaho residents through their public, school, or academic libraries. The 12-month project enables library administrators to evaluate:
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Potential use of ongoing digital audiobook service
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Technological skills and resources needed for sustainability
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Library's ability to provide the service on an ongoing basis
LiLI-ABC is offered through a collaborative effort of the Idaho Commission for Libraries, OCLC Western, and NetLibrary. The collection of downloadable books includes best sellers, book club favorites, timeless classics, CEV Holy Bible Collection, children's and young adult titles, and the Pimsleur Language Series.
Access and Linking to LiLI eAudioBooks Collection
Idaho citizens may access the LiLI eAudioBooks Collection via the LiLI Portal. Additionally, libraries may choose to link their patrons to the service by:
- Creating a link to the LiLI Portal from their own website or public access computer desktops
- Creating a link directly to NetLibrary from the public access computer
- Establishing remote patron authentication for users to access the service from their home without using the LiLI Portal
- Establishing IP address recognition for access within the library, bypassing the need to manually log in to the service
MARC Records
The Idaho Commission for Libraries makes available a batch download of the MARC records for the collection of eaudiobooks available through Idaho's Libraries. New small batches are added monthly as new titles are added to the collection available to Idahoans.
Instructions and links for download the MARC batches are now available.
Marketing Resources
- Order Free Marketing Materials
- Sample Press Release to promote eAudiobooks service
- Business card promotional tool. Download the front-side and the back-side Word documents. Then print on business-card stock. Downloadable template fits Avery product number 5376 business cards.
- Downloadable bookmark: Black and White or Full Color (PDF documents). Just print or copy the bookmarks, front and back, to card stock paper and cut. 3 bookmarks per page.
Support and Documentation
eAudiobooks Quick Start Guide
Going portable with eAudiobooks - How to transfer an eAudiobook to a portable device
Compatible Listening Devices, including Tested Media Players
Retrieving usage statistics with the Library Resource Center (PDF document)
Enable Deep Linking from WorldCat to your OPAC
Linking users from FirstSearch/LiLI Unlimited Catalog TO NetLibrary
Frequently Asked Questions
- For Library Staff
- For Users
- NetLibrary FAQ
- Answers to Additional Questions by Idaho libraries
- A note about iPods
Training Resources
LiLI eAudioBooks Collection - Hands-on Refresher Training, August 2008
NetLibrary eAudiobook demo
Overview Webinar PowerPoint presentations
Free Live Web Sessions available every month: Getting to Success with NetLibrary
Idaho's Collection of eAudioBooks
The Core Collection
A growing collection of the latest best-sellers, book club favorites, award-winning authors, and timeless classics.
Children's & Young Adult
Newbery and Caldecott winners with time-tested classics. Designed primarily for public libraries.
eAudio Essentials
Literary classics with enduring value. Writers include James Joyce, Mark Twain, Victor Hugo and more.
CEV Holy Bible
The most authentic, unabridged Holy Bible ever produced. Offers a faithful and uncompromising translation of the original Greek and Hebrew manuscripts.
Pimsleur Language Series
Easy-to-understand lessons covering 39 languages for beginners, intermediate-level speakers, and ESL students.
Enhancing your eAudioBook Collection
As part of the agreement with NetLibrary, Idaho libraries have the option to add on additional titles from NetLibrary's Purchase Program. Costs for adding those titles are the responsibility of the library making the purchase. Add-on titles will be accessible only to the customers of the library that purchases them. For purchasing information, contact OCLC Western at 800-854-5753.
LiLI eAudioBooks - Refresher Training
Target Audience:
Library staff interested in learning about the NetLibrary eaudiobooks available through LiLI eAudioBooks Collection, how to check out and download the digital books, and how to transfer downloaded books to an MP3 player.
Workshop Description:
Participants will learn how to access the LiLI eAudioBooks Collection available through the NetLibrary interface. An overview will cover creating an account, searching NetLibrary, and checking out and downloading eaudiobooks. Hands-on practice will include locating, downloading, and transferring an eaudiobook to a portable listening device (MP3 player).
MP3 Players:
Participants are encouraged to bring their own MP3 players to practice transferring eaudiobooks to a portable device. NetLibrary has provided a list of compatible listening devices. A few extra MP3 players will be available for demonstratio during the workshop for those that are unable to bring a device.
Registration:
To register, click the link next to the date and location for the workshop you would like to attend. Registration ends two weeks prior to the workshop date. There is no cost to register.
Workshop Times, Dates, and Locations:
| Date and Time | Location |
Registration Link |
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August 12, 2008 |
Blackfoot Technology Center |
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/125760152 |
| August 13, 2008 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Shoshone High School 61 E. Highway 24 Shoshone, ID |
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/125783221 |
| August 14, 2008 9:00am - 12:00pm |
BSU Canyon County Center |
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/125790242 |
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August 25, 2008 |
Lewis Clark State College Workforce Training Center 1920 3rd Avenue North Lewiston, ID 83501 |
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/125802278 |
| August 26, 2008 9:00am - 12:00pm |
North Idaho College |
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/125806290 |
This training is made possible through funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
MARC Records Downloads for LiLI eAudioBooks Collection
eAudioBooks - MARC Record Downloads
Right-click link below to download:
Initial Batch Download; 2,126 records, posted 10/5/07
November 2007 update -- 59 total records (49 core collection, 10 childrens & young adult collection)
December 2007 update -- 39 total records (29 core collection, 10 childrens & young adult collection)
January 2008 update -- 40 total records (30 core collection, 10 childrens & young adult collection)
February 2008 update -- 29 total records (29 core collection, 9 childrens & young adult collection)
March 2008 update -- 47 total records (Title list in Microsoft Word)
April 2008 update -- 54 total records (Title list in Microsoft Word)
May 2008 update -- 81 total titles, including updated Pimsleur titles (Title list in Microsoft Word)
June 2008 update -- 40 total titles, includes 1 added Pimsleur title (Title list in Microsoft Word)
July 2008 update -- 74 titles, includes 11 children's/YA titles (Title list in Microsoft Word)
Instructions
Please "right click" on the link above and choose "Save Target As" (Internet Explorer) or "Save Link As" (Firefox) and then save it to a location on your computer such as C:\My Downloads or create a C:\NetLibrary folder.
Grouping the records in your catalog is recommended so that one can easily access the group in the future if needed (to delete, ease of searching, statistics, etc.).
Once the file has been saved to an area of your choosing, you may then add the file of records by opening your cataloging module and importing the file into your local cataloging system.
For information regarding the unique MARC fields associated with these records, see the information provided by OCLC at http://www.oclc.org/support/questions/eaudiobooks/forstaff.htm#unique.
Additional step-by-step instructions are available on the OCLC website. If you have further questions, please contact OCLC Western at 1-800-854-5753.