Sora, by OverDrive

(https://soraapp.com/library/bloomfieldmi)

Sora is a reading and listening app from OverDrive and Bloomfield School District. With Sora, students and staff can access a large collection of ebooks and audiobooks for independent, self-directed, or teacher-assigned reading. Students can read or listen to these books using a Chromebook, ipad, desktop computer, or personal mobile device.

Getting Started with Sora

[Click here to download a printable copy of these Instructions]

1. Go to https://soraapp.com/library/bloomfieldmi using a web browser on any computer or device. If you are using an Android or Apple mobile device you can also download the Sora app from your device’s app store:

   • Sora in Apple iOS App Store

   • Sora in Google Play Store

2. If the Bloomfield Sora sign-in page does not immediately come up, use the setup code bloomfieldmi or tap Find my school. (You can click on any school that is part of Bloomfield Hills Middle School.)

3. Enter the username (student number) and password that you use to log in to school computers.

4. Tap on the Explore tab to search for and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading or listening right away.

5. Search for books and Borrow them in the Explore tab

6. You can borrow a book for 14 days. You can borrow up to 3 books at a time. You can place holds on books that are checked out.

7. Close the book and go to your Shelf to see all your borrowed books. From there, you can:

   • Tap Open Book or Open Audiobook to read or listen to a book.

   • Tap Options to renew or return the book, get to your notes and highlights, and more.

8. Find your borrowed books and holds in the Shelf tab

Additional Resources

Sora Help | The Sora Help page provides a menu of step-by-step instructions for all the features of Sora, as well as tips for solving problems.

Sora – The Student Reading App Video | This 20 minute video provides a full overview of all the functions and options in Sora, including reading and listening to books, changing fonts and other accessibility settings, saving notes and highlights, and more.

Sora Promotional Resources [Coming Soon] | Printable and digital resources for sharing Sora with students in your library or classroom. Please contact one of the media specialists listed below to received bookmark instruction cards to share with students.

OverDrive App (Old) | This link provides instructions and help for the older OverDrive app, which is still functional and may still be useful in certain situations.

If you have questions about Sora or OverDrive, please contact your school’s library or technology staff. You can also contact media specialist: Laura Amatulli lamatulli@bloomfield.org

If you have questions about Sora or OverDrive, please contact your school’s library or technology staff. You can also contact media specialist: Laura Amatulli lamatulli@bloomfield.org