The Library offers our customers downloadable audiobooks from two different services: Downloadable Audiobooks from Overdrive and OneClick Digital Audiobooks from Recorded Books.
Thinking of buying a tablet? We've put together a comparison guide that identifies some of the devices that are compatible with the Library's downloadable services.
Need some help getting started? Check out our audiobook tip sheet and the following resources:
Downloadable Audiobooks from Overdrive
New additions to the Downloadables Collection!
- New Users Guide (audiobooks)
- New Users Guide (iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch)
- Searching for downloadable audiobooks in our catalog
- Frequently-Asked Questions
OneClick Digital Audiobooks from Recorded Books
- OneClick tutorial videos
- OneClick iPhone App instructions
- OneClick iPhone App instructions
- Searching for downloadable audiobooks in our catalog
- OneClick Frequently-Asked-Questions
Overdrive and OneClick Audiobooks Comparison Chart
| Details | Overdrive Audiobooks | OneClick Audiobooks |
|---|---|---|
| What kind of materials are in the collection? | Abridged and unabridged MP3 and WMA audiobooks | Unabridged MP3 and DRM-free WMA audiobooks |
| Is special software needed to download the audiobooks to my computer? | Yes, Overdrive Media Console | Yes, OneClick Digital Media Manager |
| Can I download audiobooks wirelessly to my smartphone or tablet with an app? | Yes, using the Overdrive Media Console app for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire/HD, Nook Color/Tablet, BlackBerry, and Windows 8 devices |
Yes, using the OneClick Digital app for iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire devices |
| What devices are compatible with the collections? | The list of supported devices is available here. | The list of supported devices is available here |
| Will I need my library card? | Yes and your PIN. Your card must be in good standing. The Library now offers "Downloadable Only" library cards. | Yes and your PIN. You will also need to create a free account with OneClick. The Library now offers "Downloadable Only" library cards. |
| How many titles can be checked out at a time? | 20 | 20 |
| How long is the loan period? | 7, 14, or 21 days | Any loan period up to 21 days |
| Can I place holds on titles? | Yes, if a title is checked out, you must put your name on a waiting list for it | Yes, but most audiobooks are always available so you don't have to put holds on them |
| Can titles be renewed? | Titles can be downloaded again if copies are available when your checkout expires |
Titles can be renewed once during the original checkout period |
| Can I accumulate overdue fines? | Titles are returned automatically so no overdues | Titles are returned automatically so no overdues |
| Can I burn the audiobooks to CD? | Yes, many can be burned to CD | No |