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Audiobooks

Most eBook and audiobook functions now use OverDrive’s Libby app or the Libbyapp.com website. The information below may still be useful if you use older devices or a computer for eBooks and audiobooks.


Enjoy audiobooksLincoln City Libraries’ Digital Downloads from OverDrive provides a collection of downloadable audiobooks that can be checked out for a period of 7, 14, or 21 days for listening to on a computer or portable audio device. You can have up to 10 downloadable titles (eBooks and audiobooks) checked out at one time.

 

Software Requirements:

Mobile Devices

If you are using a mobile device such as an Android, Galaxy Tab NOOK, NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch, please use OverDrive’s free Libby app.

Galaxy Book devices use Windows instead of the Android operating system. Libby is not available as an app for Windows, but an in-browser option is available at https://libbyapp.com

For Fire tablets, Libby is now available in the Amazon Appstore.

LibbyOverDrive’s Libby app is designed to make borrowing and enjoying eBooks and audiobooks easier. Libby is available for Android, iOS, and some Chromebooks. It is available from Google Play and Apple’s App Store. More information about Libby is available here. You can also watch this introductory video about Libby:

Please search for these free OverDrive apps where you normally get apps for your device, such as Google Play or the App Store.

 

If you run into problems, here’s a troubleshooting guide that may help.


Downloadable Audiobooks and iPods and MP3 players

As of February 23, 2022, OverDrive for Windows (desktop) is no longer available to install. If you already have OverDrive for Windows (desktop), you can use these instructions to transfer audiobooks to an MP3 player. Otherwise, OverDrive recommends listening to audiobooks in a web browser or in Libby.

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 account.”
  3. Click on “Holds.”
  4. Click “Edit email” next to each title and update the email address.

Still having trouble?

We understand that Digital Downloads can sometimes be tricky. If you run into problems, there are ways to get help. You can check OverDrive’s troubleshooting guide. You can also submit a request for help and we will try to resolve your problem as quickly as possible.

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