To view the information Recorded Books, Inc. and our partners maintain about you or to have your information "forgotten" at Recorded Books, Inc. or at any of our partners, here are some things you must know.
Recorded Books, Inc. partners with many companies to bring our libraries and their patrons a diverse, evolving array of media choices. How you access the services of Recorded Books, Inc. and of our many partners depends on which services your library purchased for its patrons' use and on how you setup your account(s).
Access your account profile by visiting RBdigital.com, logging in, and selecting "My Account" and then "Profiles" from the menu. Near the bottom of the page, you may "Export Profile" or learn more about "Forget ME". If you elect to be forgotten from RBdigital, the process will also Forget You from all Partner Services where you created an account. After you contact your librarian to begin the process, no further action is needed on your part.
If you don't have an RBdigital account but instead you access Partner services by logging in directly to each service, you will need to contact each Partner Service at which you created an account and ask to view your data or be forgotten.
Contact your librarian if you need assistance.
Recorded Books, Inc. and all of its service partners are GDPR compliant.
Create a single account for the RB Digital Gateway to access Digital Magazines, eAudiobooks, and Transparent Language.
What is ArtistWorks for Libraries?
ArtistWorks for Libraries provides patrons with world-class art, voice and instrumental instruction through self-paced video lessons from industry and Grammy Award–winning music professionals. ArtistWorks for Libraries offers users everything you need, from the basics of an instrument to advanced playing.
All classes are always available through an Internet-enabled browser—no apps needed.
What are the system requirements?
To access ArtistWorks for Libraries and view the classes an Internet connection with at least an up speed of 1.5 Mbps is needed.
Windows Vista and higher:
Preferred browser: Internet Explorer 9 and higher (IE8 and older are not supported.)
Alternative browsers: Firefox 3.6 and higher, Google Chrome
Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher
Mac OS 10.5 and higher:
Preferred browser: Safari 5 and higher, Firefox 3.6 and higher
Alternative browser: Google Chrome
Screen resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher
Mobile devices: iOS, Android™, Windows
Fully enabled Internet browsers
iOS—Safari, Chrome, Firefox
Android™—Chrome, Firefox
Windows—Windows, Chrome, Firefox
No apps are needed—all classes are viewable through an Internet-enabled browser.
Who has access to ArtistWorks for Libraries?
All patrons with valid library card and/or access to library
How do I access ArtistWorks for Libraries?
To access ArtistWorks for Libraries and view the classes an Internet connection with at least an up speed of 1.5 Mbps on a desktop or mobile browser is needed—no apps required.
All classes are available to all users with a valid account. All courses are open and a user may join a class and select classes sequentially or in any order.
How do I contact the class instructor?
The ArtistWorks for Libraries base service is a video-only viewing service provided by the library at no charge to the library user. A user may upgrade individual account service to the Video Exchange fee-based service. Check the ArtistWorks for Libraries site for the Video Exchange link and optional pricing.
Account set-up help is available through your library’s information desk and online on your library’s portal site—click on the help link and enter a help ticket.
ArtistWorks for Libraries site help is available through ArtistWorks Help. Click on the help link in the ArtistWorks for Libraries User Account menu or in the page footer.