Library Audio to Go

Be mobile with library resources and information on MP3 players!

Identifying Audio Selections
Audio Tour of the Library
Audio to Go Podcasts
Check Out the Library MP3 Players
Borrowing Policies

In addition to books, videos, DVDs, and other library materials, Gordon Library has many audio options:

eAudio of bestsellers, fiction, non-fiction, radio programs, and journal articles in MP3 players
Audio selections on compact disk or cassette including bestsellers, fiction, and non-fiction
Podcasts providing information about research tools

Podcasts can be downloaded to your own MP3 player or can be checked out on a library player. Due to copyright restrictions, audio content of published books and radio programs cannot be downloaded to your own MP3 player. However, Gordon Library staff will load these materials onto library-owned MP3 players that you may borrow.

Identifying Audio Selections

Audio on CD or Cassette

Search the Library Catalog: by subject: Audiobooks. The library provides access to many audiobooks, browse online or stop by and browse the shelves near the main entrance.

eAudio: On MP3 Players

Search the Library Catalog: eAudio books and other digital audio content can be found by searching in the library catalog by subject: eAudio. The library provides access to these and many other eAudio selections:

Amsterdam by Ian McEwan
1984 by George Orwell
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden.
Technology Review: magazine of innovation monthly issues
Fresh Air episodes with NPR’s Terry Gross
...and many more!

If you have a local public library card, you may also be able to access resources such as Netlibrary Downloadable eAudiobooks or access to CW/MARS Digital Catalog

Audio to Go Podcasts: Library wisdom for the MP3 masses

WPI’s audio series is a steadily growing and popular collection that includes tidbits of wisdom about using information sources. The current focus of the series is on how to use free and subscription-based information resources of interest to WPI students and faculty. Podcasts are 2-3 minutes long. More ...

Audio Tour of Gordon Library

Listen Listen (Right-click, Save Target As to download)

Borrow an Audio Tour on one of our MP3 players at the Circulation Desk, download it to your own player, or listen to the tour right on your computer.

You’ll learn the layout of the library and hear what we have to offer. Watch for Audio Tour signs throughout the building as you listen. The tour (about 30 minutes) begins at the main entrance and takes you through all four levels of the library.

Own an MP3 Player or Need to Borrow One?

Own an MP3 player? If so, you can subscribe to a feed to obtain the latest news, events, and information about Library resources. Library wisdom for the MP3 masses!

You don't need an MP3 player to hear the podcast series, you can check out the library’s MP3 players - iPod Shuffle, Muvo Player, Otis Player, or just connect and listen via your computer by downloading the MP3 file.

Headphones

You may borrow headphones from the library or use your own. For sanitary reasons, library headphones have disposable covers that are replaced after each item has been returned.

Borrowing Policies

Like most items in the library, eAudio content on MP3 players from the library’s collection has a borrowing period of four weeks; one renewal is allowed. The fine for late eAudio items is $1.00 per day. For further information, see our eAudio FAQ.

We invite your suggestions or comments; send them to audiotogo@wpi.edu

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Last modified: Jul 29, 2008, 16:38 EDT