Getting Started with Sora

Post date: Jun 18, 2020 4:58:9 PM

We are SO excited to introduce a new e-book and audiobook collection for AHS students and staff on Sora (OverDrive). The Commonwealth Ebook Collection is a shared digital library of over 16,000 titles across all grade levels and interest areas with new titles added each month. As members of this consortium, administered by the Massachusetts Library System, we will have access to a much larger collection than we could afford to purchase on our own, and with OverDrive Advantage we can even add titles a la carte just for AHS.

If you already use Libby through the public library, Sora will look VERY familiar, as both are OverDrive apps (what Libby is to public libraries, Sora is to schools). In fact, you can even ADD your public library cards* to Sora to access all of your content in one place.

Watch this two minute video for a quick introduction. Then get started with these simple steps:

Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to https://soraapp.com/library/masslibma.

In Sora, enter setup code masslibma (or choose MLS Commonwealth eBook Collection), then choose Arlington High Staff or Student and sign in with your Google account.

Browse the Explore tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.

Close the book and go to your Shelf to see all your books. From there you can tap Open Book or Open Audiobook to read or listen to the book. Tap Options to renew or return the book, get to your notes and highlights, add libraries, and more.

We hope you will share our enthusiasm and if you have any questions about getting started please don't hesitate to ask!