Audiobook Basics

Overview

Patrons (students and teachers) have access to a growing collection of ebooks and audiobooks through the school library.

Patrons listen to audiobooks using the Sora app.

Fiction and non-fiction audiobooks are purchased from OverDrive, which provides most of the audiobooks in our libraries. Titles are added to support classroom instruction, diverse student populations, and Oregon Battle of the Books.

Sign In

Students and staff can access Sora audiobooks by clicking the audiobooks link from:

    • Any district library web page;

    • SPS Bookmarks (staff) and Student Bookmarks (students) in Chrome toolbar; and

    • the SPS Portal.

You will be prompted to:

1. Click the Sign in using Springfield School District 19 button. Click to continue.

2. Click the Sign in with Google button. Click to continue.

If you are not already signed into your Google account, you will need to sign in.

Ready to get started? Click here to Listen!

A Note about Audiobook Preferences

In the video overview, Amy Eiler talks about how to set your preferences, including audience and book availability.

Audience

In Sora, students will only be able to see books that are appropriate for their level.

  • All books are available to adults and high school students.

  • Middle school students may access young adult and juvenile books.

  • Elementary school students may access juvenile books.

In Destiny, students can see all books in the collection. However, book access is limited by level. For example, if an elementary student clicks on a young adult book, they won't be able to access it.

All Books vs Available Books

If you would like to place holds on books that are currently in use, be sure to set your preferences so that you can view all books.


How to Use Sora

Sora Audiobooks Demonstration.mp4

Thanks Amy Eilers for this awesome video!

Audio Books from Springfield Public Library

You may now check out audiobooks through SORA from BOTH SPS and the public library (library card not required).

Watch the video to learn how to sign in and how to set your preferences regarding library access (SPS and/or SPL) when you are searching.

Access Books from SPS & SPL

Sora: SPS/SPL Resources.webm

Copies

When you look at the details of a book, you can see how many copies are available (see image).

If it says, "Always available" an unlimited number of people can access the book simultaneously.