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

yes,if no holds

5
5