eAudiobooks Express Start

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Express Start

1. Download Books on the Go software for eAudiobooks.


Recorded Books

OverDrive

  • Navigate to the OverDrive Site Download Page to select the correct software for your device.  You may need to download additional software for your specific device, but it should be available on this page.
  • Select the correct radio button for your device and click the Overdrive Media Console download button.

2. You can search or browse all eAudiobook titles from our library catalog.

  • Using your browser navigate to the Salt Lake County Library Catalog
  • Click on the Search> Audiovisual> link.
  • Search for eAudiobooks under "Audio Book Title Starts With"
  • Locate an eAudiobook format and click the title for more information.
  • "Click here to request eAudiobook" takes you directly to the website to select and download your title

More Searching Tips

Search & download eAudiobooks directly from the Recorded Books site.

  • Login to your Recorded Books user account.
  • Check that the format will play on your device.
  • Click the "Checkout Now" button.  You download to your computer to optionally transfer to a portable device.

Search & download eAudiobooks directly from the OverDrive site.

  • Search for the eAudiobook title to download from the library catalog, or directly from the OverDrive site.
  • If the title is immediately available for download, there will be a link, Add to Digital Bookcart. Otherwise, if all of the copies are checked out, there will be a link to Place a Hold.  If you place a hold, you will be notified by email when the eAudiobook is ready for download.
  • If the title is available for download, click the link and check that the format will play on your device.
  • Next "Proceed to Checkout".
  • Enter your library card number & pin.
  • Click the "Confirm Check Out" button.
  • Now click the "Download" button.

In a hurry! Find OverDrive eAudiobook titles to download immediately.

  • Open OverDrive’s Advanced Search page.
  • Under "Formats" pull down the format you prefer for your portable device.
  • Check the box - "Only show titles with copies available".
  • Now you can search for a title, or just use the "Search" button to see every title available immediately for download from OverDrive.

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