What is it?

• The Student Library Card is an introductory public library card for HSD students grades K-12 through the Hillsboro Public Library or any of the Washington County branches.

• The card will give you access to homework help, academic databases, streaming video, and print/digital ebooks and audiobooks.

• Check out up to 5 books or audiobooks at any WCCLS library.

• Place holds on up to 5 books or audiobooks.

• Renew physical items up to 4 times, unless there is a hold on that item.

• No overdue fines!

• Access to academic databases to use for homework and research projects

• Check out ebooks and audiobooks on desktop or through the Sora App. 

• Sora can be used on your smart device by downloading it from your app store. It can also be used on your computer.

• Sora is our school district's digital library collection and has eBooks and audiobooks for you to check out and enjoy.

• You can add your library card to the Sora app to access the public library's digital collection.

• Libby is made by the same company as Sora. It looks and operates exactly the same!

• Libby is the app any library user can download and use with their library card.

• Libby does not filter out general adult titles, like Sora does. So Libby is a great choice for high school students who wish to read titles written for adults. 

Are you 12 and under?

• When you log in to the catalog for the first time, it will prompt you to change your username with a drop down menu of colors and animals. Make sure to pick a username you will remember and write it down somewhere safe!

Are you 13 and over?

• When you log in in the catalog for the first time, it will prompt you to change your username. Make sure to pick a username you will remember and write it down somewhere safe!

Click here for a video tutorial. 

From a desktop computer:

• Go to myapps.hsd.k12.or.us

• Click Sora

• Log in through Google

• Click the three lines on the top right hand corner of Sora. Click "Add a Library"

• Search for "Washington County Cooperative Library Services"

• Click the "borrow" button on any available title.

• Input your username in the "barcode" box, and your password.