Digital Downloads - Audiobooks


Lincoln City Libraries' Digital Downloads from OverDrive provides a collection of downloadable audiobooks that can be checked out for a period of 21 days for listening to on a computer or portable audio device. Click the button below to access our Digital Downloads:

Digital Downloads

Note: OverDrive has recently introduced some major changes to their service, and we are still working on updating some information on this page. While we continue to update our information, here is a useful introduction to the new features of OverDrive.

Software Requirements:
  • Downloadable Audiobooks require the OverDrive Media Console. When you check out an audiobook from OverDrive, there is a link to allow you to download this software. Versions are available for Windows, Macintosh, Windows Mobile, Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone. The Windows version also requires Windows Media Player 9 or newer, with a security update.
    • Important information for Windows 8 users: the OverDrive Media Console for Windows 8 does not support WMA audiobooks, or transferring audiobooks to an MP3 player. Windows 8 users can install the classic desktop version of the software for these functions. Additional information for Windows 8 users is available here.
  • Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch apps are available for Downloadable Audiobooks and eBooks. Please search for the free OverDrive Media Console app in the Android Market, Mobihand or AppWorld, Windows Phone Marketplace, or the App Store.
  • Additional details about OverDrive's software requirements can be found on their Quick Start Guide.

Downloadable Audiobooks

Most of OverDrive's downloadble audiobooks are in Windows Media Audio (WMA) format and require the OverDrive Media Console software. Here is an overview of downloading and using the software.

How to Download the OverDrive Media Console software:

How to Check Out and Download an Audiobook:

Downloadable Audiobooks and iPods

Most downloadable audiobooks from OverDrive are now compatible with Windows-formatted iPods, but not with Macintosh computers.

If you have a Windows-formatted iPod and wish to try out downloading an audiobook, please look over this information first, and bear in mind that Library staff may not be able to assist you with technical difficulties. Also, please be aware that transferring these audiobooks to an iPod will probably be slow because of the conversion process required by the iPod.

OverDrive has a separate collection of Macintosh-compatible MP3 audiobooks; we now have a small collection of these titles available; watch for this collection to be expanded in the near future. Look for an "MP3" symbol to identify these audiobooks.

For information about other portable devices, please check this information about compatibility with OverDrive.

Check on the Current Top 10 Downloadable Audiobooks Reserves.

What to do if your e-mail address has changed

If you have e-reserves and have changed your e-mail address, you will need to update the e-mail address associated with each of your e-reserves to be sure you receive notification when the books become available. Please follow these steps:

1. Log into your digital downloads account.
2. Click on 'My eReserve List'.
3. Click 'Edit' next to the title and update the email address.

Still having trouble?

We understand that Digital Downloads can sometimes be tricky. You can submit a request for help and we will try to resolve your problem as quickly as possible.