Third Party Players
Getting a Key to Play NLS Talking Books
The main reason why a third-party player won't play books, even when you can get into BARD and download books and magazines, is because it doesn't have a key to unlock the books. In order to comply with the rules of the program, third-party players do NOT come with pre-installed keys. To get a key for your player you need to make sure you have registered or added it on to your BARD account.
To get your Key, register your player:
- Log in to BARD. This will take you to the Main Page
- Go to the section titled "Additional Links"
- Select "Update account settings". This will open up another screen
- Select "Add a purchased player". This will take you to the form to add a purchased player to your account
- Read the page carefully
- Check to make sure your information is correct on the form
- Please select the type of player you will be using from the drop down list by entering the first letter of the manufacturer of your player
- Select the "Next" button. This will take you to the page to find your Serial Number, which will be used to create your key
- Read the instructions carefully
- Enter the Serial Number of your player in the box
- Select the "Submit Player Request" button. This send the information to the manufacturer of your player
- Typically it can take several days to get the key from the manufacturer. Please be patient.
- The manufacturer will send the key to the email of your BARD account
- Follow the instructions in the email carefully and install your key
- Your player should now be able to play NLS books and magazines