Greenville County Library System

eAudiobooks

Select from hundreds of audiobooks and listen to them on your computer,
MP3 player, PocketPC or other portable listening device.

Windows Media Player 9.0 and above required.
Apple computers and iPods cannot be used to play these audiobooks.

I want to download an audiobook! What do I do next?

To access NetLibrary (eAudiobooks)

Outside the library

Patron must have a valid Greenville County Library System card number and PIN. You must enter this information at the prompt to reach the eAudiobooks website.
First time User must create an account on NetLibrary (eAudiobooks) website. This account information will be used to access the services on NetLibrary.
- Create an account
- Create an account tutorial
Ready to Search? Search eAudiobooks
Already have a NetLibrary account? Go to eAudiobooks Center

Inside the library

Note: Users do not use their library card number and PIN to access NetLibrary (eAudiobooks) account.

First time User must create an account on NetLibrary (eAudiobooks) website. This account information will be used to access the services on NetLibrary. Once the account is created the user will access eAudionbooks with the new account username and password. Create an Account
Ready to Search? Search eAudiobooks
Already have a NetLibrary account? Go to eAudiobooks Center

Checking out eAudiobooks	Hardware and Software Tips
Can I Renew an eAudiobook?	How to play an Audiobook in Windows Media Player tutorial
How Do I Download an eAudiobook?	Tested players compatible with NetLibrary eAudiobooks
Can I Download an eAudiobook to a Library Computer?
How Long Does It Take to Download an eAudiobook?
I Need More Help

Checking out eAudiobooks

Once you have created a NetLibrary account, you can checkout and download an eAudiobook to your personal computer. eAudiobooks may be transferred to 2 additional portable listening devices.

Checkout period is 21 days.
Six audiobook titles may be checked out at one time.
When the 21-day checkout expires, you will no longer be able to listen to the eAudiobook.

Can I Renew an eAudiobook?

Once an eAudiobook has been downloaded, it can be renewed at any time. eAudiobooks may be renewed once for an additional 21 days from date of renewal.

Login to your NetLibrary account.
Click on the My Checked out Items link.
Click on Renew this eAudiobook.

How Do I Download an eAudiobook?

ClickDownload this eAudiobook in your search results at the Audiobook Center.
Choose your download options:

CD quality: high-fidelity playback for patrons with high-speed Internet access.
Radio Quality: faster download speed. Ideal for patrons with dial-up connections.
You cannot transfer radio quality books to portable media players. Radio quality selections can only be listened to on the computer to which you downloaded the book selection.

Choose to Save or Open your eAudiobook:

The Save option (recommended) downloads the book to your computer. Once the download is complete, you can open the eAudiobook directly from your Media Player or by using Windows Explorer. Your book selection can also now be transferred to your portable listening device.
Open the eAudiobook file on your personal computer in a Temporary directory, launching your Media Player. It can be difficult to later find the eAudiobook files using this method.

Can I Download an eAudiobook to a Library Computer?

eAudiobook downloads are not currently enabled on Greenville County Library System public computers.

How Long Does It Take to Download an eAudiobook?

Audiobook Length	Quality	File Size	Download Times (hours : minutes : seconds)
Audiobook Length	Quality	File Size	Dial-up Modem 56 Kbps	DSL 256 Kbps	Cable Modem 1.5 Mbps
15 Hours	CD Quality (34 Kbps)	217.8 MB	08:51:01	01:56:09	00:19:21
15 Hours	Radio Quality (4 Kbps)	41.1 MB	01:40:12	00:21:55	00:03:39
10 Hours	CD Quality	145.2 MB	05:54:00	01:17:26	00:12:54
10 Hours	Radio Quality	27.4 MB	01:06:48	00:14:36	00:02:26
8 Hours	CD Quality	116.16 MB	04:43:12	01:01:57	00:10:19
8 Hours	Radio Quality	21.92 MB	00:53:26	00:11:41	00:01:56
5 Hours	CD Quality	72.6 MB	02:57:00	00:38:43	00:06:27
5 Hours	Radio Quality	13.7 MB	00:33:24	00:07:18	00:01:13

I Need More Help

Your browser settings must allow cookies and have javascript enabled to use the eAudiobook Center site successfully. If you are using a firewall, you may need to adjust its settings to access the eAudiobook Center and create your account. For help creating your NetLibrary Account or using the eAudiobook Center, email the This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 864-242-5000 x2242. Detailed information about eAudiobooks is available in the eAudiobook Center Help pages.

Greenville County Library System staff and NetLibrary DO NOT provide technical support for firewalls, personal computers, software media players, or portable listening devices. You need to be familiar with these technologies before attempting to download audiobooks. If you have any problems with your personal computer, software media players, or portable listening devices, please contact the appropriate manufacturer.

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