Audiobooks and Players Available at the Library

Livingston residents can download audiobooks through the Livingston Public Library's participation in the BCCLS consortium.

In addition, the libary purchased several MP3 players for the public to borrow, thanks to a grant from the Karma Foundation of New Jersey. Anyone holding a valid Livingston library card and over 18 years old may borrow the player for three weeks. The players will be available on a first come, first served basis. Borrowers must provide their own headphones.

Downloadable audiobooks have been growing in popularity since they were introduced to BCCLS customers in 2006. The format easily allows customers to download a recording of a book and replay it on a computer or MP3 player. The process is simple and can be done from anywhere, any time of day or night. The system does require that you have a PC that runs Windows 2000 or XP and has Windows Media Player 9 or 10.

How it works:

1. Log in to the BCCLS website and follow the links for downloadable audiobooks. The website has easy to understand instructions on the downloading process, a demonstration, information on computer specifications, and which MP3 players are best suited for audiobooks.

2. Titles are available from Overdrive through the Highlands Regional Library Cooperative. Log on to http://listennjnw.lib.overdrive.com, or follow the link from the BCCLS homepage. Overdrive titles are available for 14 days.

3. Download the title you want to your computer or MP3 player.

4. Staff members are available to assist you! For more information, call the library at 973 992-4600.

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