Texas BARD - National Library Service

by: Jeff Greer



Step by step procedure:

  1. Log into Texas BARD Site
  2. Search for magazine or book titles using search features
  3. Once item is selected, click the download option
    • The download may take several minutes or longer depending upon size of file and connection speed.
  4. The download file is in a zipped (compressed) format. It must be unzipped before it can be placed on the storage media. (Thumb drive or DTB cartridge.) - Right click on the file name or icon and then select uncompress. The file will be uncompressed into a folder.
  5. Copy the folder containing all of the newly uncompressed files onto the thumb drive or the DTB cartridge.
  6. The downloaded book or magazine can now be played on your Digital Talking Book machine or authorized digital player such as the Humanware Victor Sream.