Corvallis-Benton County Public Library

Downloadable audio service expands to movies and children’s books

The popular Library2Go downloadable audio book system available through Corvallis-Benton County Public Library is taking a leap forward.

With the help of a $75,000 grant, the service now offers children’s books, young adult books, and videos. This month, 934 children’s and young adult books go online along with 812 movies, 150 of which are “always available.” Remaining titles have limited checkouts, but can be put on hold by library cardholders.

Funding comes from the Oregon State Library’s Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) competitive grant program. The grant was awarded to the Oregon Digital Library Consortium for the benefit of member libraries including the Corvallis-Benton Co. Public Library.  Formed in 2005, Oregon Digital Library Consortium is dedicated to the goal of delivering more online services to library card holders through shared purchasing power and resources.  The ODLC is the first consortium of its kind in Oregon devoted to the electronic resource sharing needs of public libraries and currently serves 2.7 million Oregon residents.

Library card holders at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library and other member libraries can access best-selling digital audio book titles, and video online. All titles are playable on a PC. Most audio book titles also can transfer to any Window’s Media Player compatible MP3 or CD for listening on the go.

Access to the service is available 24/7 through the Library2Go link at Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's website http://www.thebestlibrary.net More information or help to get users started is available from Corvallis-Benton County Public Library at 766-6793 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it