Rockford Public Library now offers MyMediaMall, a downloadable
audio and digital book service available to all RPL cardholders.
You can download bestselling audio books and other digital content
directly from RPL’s website. All you need to do is install
the free reader software and then use your library card number to
access all your favorite titles. You can listen on any Windows computing
device, transfer to a portable device or burn onto a CD. Titles
automatically expire, so there are no last minute trips to the Library
or late fees. Plus, you can listen from the convenience of home,
work or anywhere you take your portable device.
Using your library card is easier than ever at RPL!
Click here
to check out MyMediaMall downloadable audio books and digital content.
MyMediaMall
FAQs
Q: What is MyMediaMall?
A: MyMediaMall is a service that allows patrons to download audio
books and eBooks to their computers and digital devices from home.
RPL subscribes to this service through a Library consortium.
Q: How do I access the MyMediaMall service?
A: Visit the RPL website– www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org –
and either click on the MyMedia Mall logo from the homepage or under
“e-Resources”. You can also go directly to the site
at www.mymediamall.net.
Q: Who can use the MyMediaMall service?
A: Only RPL cardholders can use this service. A valid RPL library
card number and PIN are required in order to check out materials
from MyMediaMall. If you need assistance with your PIN number, please
call Circulation Services at 956-7606 option 3, then 3.
Q: What software do I need to use this service?
A: All required software is free to download and can be accessed
at the www.mymediamall.net website.
List of actual programs:
- Adobe Reader – Required for reading Adobe eBooks. Please
note that Adobe Reader is not the same software as Adobe Acrobat.
Used for about 80% of MyMediaMall eBooks
- Mobipocket Reader – Required for reading Mobipocket eBooks.
Used for about 20% of MyMediaMall eBooks.
- OverDrive Media Console – Required for listening to all
digital audio books.
Q: Why can’t I download audio books to my iPod?
A: MyMediaMall uses the secured WMA format for their audio books.
This format is not supported on Apple iPods at this time. For a listing
of devices that do support the secured WMA format visit www.playsforsure.com/FindPortableDevices.aspx.
Q: Can I burn audio books to a CD?
A: Yes. For complete instructions on how to burn to a CD using
Windows Media Player versions 9 or 10, go to the www.mymediamall.net
site and click on Digital Book Help.
Q: What is a ‘PID’? Where do I find my Mobipocket
Reader PID?
A: A PID (Personal Identifier) is a unique identifier for your
copy of Mobipocket Reader. To view your PID, open Mobipocket Reader
and choose Help > About from the Mobipocket Reader menu. Your
PID is 10 characters in length and may include both letters and
numbers.
Q: How many titles can I have checked out at the same
time?
A: You can have up to 5 titles of any combination of eBook formats
and/or audio books checked out at any given time.
Q: Why can’t the digital books be downloaded in
the library?
A: Users cannot use the library’s computers to download
MP3 books or e-books because the process requires downloading
software onto the receiving computer. In order to maintain the
security of our network, downloading software to library computers
is not allowed.
However, if you have a laptop and wireless Internet access, you
can use the library’s WiFi network to download content to
your computer while you are in the library. Please keep in mind
that download times can be longer depending on file size and network
traffic. For more information about WiFi at the library, please
call 965-7606, option 2, then option 1.
Q: If I’m having a problem with MyMediaMall who can I contact?
A: If you are having difficulties with MyMediaMall, you can access
the “Downloable Book Help” page from their website at
www.mymediamall.net.
If you are still having difficulty, please email us at mymediamall@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
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