eAudiobooks
@ pioneer.utah.gov
What are e-audiobooks?
eAudiobooks are digital versions of audiobooks that are available
for download on the Internet. e-Audiobooks can be played on desktop
and portable computers. You can also transfer your favourite titles
to a wide range of portable devices such as MP3 music players, Pocket
PCs and select smartphone devices. A portion of the titles can be transferred to iPods, though additional software and updates are required.
Through pioneer.utah.gov you can choose your eAudiobooks from two
sources, Netlibrary and Overdrive. See the comparison chart below,
or try both sources of eAudiobooks.
Download
audiobooks and ebooks
NetLibrary eAudiobooks (Recorded Books)
- Access code required (call Library 435-615-5600 for code)
- Free registration create a required username and password
- Download and play audios on home computer with Windows Media Player, or download and install the free NetLibrary Media Center
- Ability to play on portable players (MP3 player most common)
It is recommended that the player support bookmarking and full
time stamping, and have a minimum capacity of 1GB
- A portion of Netlibrary eAudiobook content works with iPods. For access, download free NetLibrary Media Center and perform necessary updates
- Windows Media Player 10 or 11 required - does not support 9
- Does NOT support Macs
See Netlibrary Demos.
Netlibrary FAQ.
Return user? Login to your
NetLibrary account.
Download audiobooks, eBooks and videos
OverDrive
eAudiobooks (for first time users)
- You will need to install OverDrive's
Media Center free software first.
- Registration is not required. For check out, access code required
(call Library 435-615-5600 for code) and library card number required
- Download and play audios on home computer with Overdrive Media
Console
- Ability to play on portable players(MP3 player most common)
It is recommended that the player support bookmarking and full
time stamping, and have a minimum capacity of 1GB
- Windows Media Player 9 or higher required
- A portion of the Overdrive content works with iPods; may require an update of iTunes, and the change of some iTunes settings
- Has very limited support for iPods (MP3 format only)
Take an online Guided
Tour, or view an online Help
Guide. Returning users click here
eaudiobook
options |
checkout
period |
burn
to CD |
supports
iPods |
unlimited copies of titles
|
renewals |
checkout
limit |
*max.
number of holds |
| Netlibrary |
21 days |
no |
some content w/Media center |
yes |
yes |
5 |
no holds needed |
| Overdrive |
7-21 days |
most titles |
some content w/configured iTunes |
no |
|
5 |
5 |
|