MyMediaMall Help

On MyMediaMall you may download free books to listen to on your computer or to transfer to a compatible handheld device or MP3 player.  This will not work with an iPod.  MyMediaMall uses use DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection technology from Microsoft Corporation, which is not at this time compatible with iPod/Mac technology.  Click here for a list of compatible listening devices.

Obtaining a book consists of a three step process:

  1. Check the book out
     
  1. Download the book to your Windows based PC or laptop

 (Note: you may stop at this point and listen to the book on your computer or burn it to a CD.)

  1. Synchronize the book to a compatible listening device (optional)

(For example: an MP3 player.  See the list of compatible listening devices.)

 

1.   Check the book out

  •  Select your book
     

  •  Add to cart
     

  •  Proceed to checkout
     

  •  Sign in:
                     Library: ‘Alliance Library System – RSA’
                  Library card number:  your library card number 
     

  •  Confirm check out.  This will take you to the ‘Download’ page.

  

2.  Download the book to your Windows based PC or laptop.

  • If you have not already done so, download the software needed to download and use the book: The OverDrive Media Console and the Windows Media Player.  There is a link on the ‘Download’ page.  Follow the instructions. 
     

  • Once the software has been installed, click the ‘Download’ button back on the ‘Download’ page and follow directions.

It will take many minutes for the book to be saved to your computer.  Watch the status bar at the bottom of the OverDrive Media Console for the progress of the download.

  •  Once the book is downloaded, you may listen to it on your computer by:

o              double clicking on the file name for the first chapter in Windows Explorer

o              or – open your Windows Media Player and click on the book title

  • You may burn the book to CD by following the instructions on your CD burning software or in the Windows Media Player.

 
 

3.   Synchronize the book to a compatible listening device

(for example: an MP3 player).  See the link above for a list of compatible devices).

  • Many media players have two ways to accept files from a computer.  Make sure that your player has the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) mode set.  With a Sansa player, select Settings / Mode / Plays for Sure.  For other types of players: If you know that you have downloaded the files (you can see them in the player’s folder), but cannot see them listed on the player, try the other mode from the one that was previously selected.
     

  • Connect your player to your computer through a USB port.
     

  • Open Windows Media Player and find your book listed in the library.
     

  •  Drag the book to the right panel to create a playlist.
     

  • Click on the ‘Start Sync’ button or select ‘Sync … to ….player’ on the Sync menu at the top of the Windows Media Player screen.
     

  • When your sync is complete, you may listen to your book on your media player.  On the Sansa player, the book goes into the ‘Music’ directory.

 

There is an interesting article about using Online libraries at Chicago Tribute Article: How to enjoy library audiobooks on the go.