Downloadable
Books and Music
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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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