SORA

What is SORA?

SORA is the student reading app for OverDrive. SORA provides access to ebook and audiobooks from your school and public library.

How can I access SORA?

School Devices: Chromebook, Laptop, PC - go to soraapp.com

Phones/Tablets: Install the SORA app.

How do I log in to SORA?

Go to soraapp.com or SORA app, search for Korean International School and login using your school google account.

How do I find books in SORA?

Use Search for a book on the Explore page, upper left side.

2. Searching for Books in the Sora App.mp4

How can I check out a book in SORA?

Sample : Read or listen to a SAMPLE before checking out the book. Some titles are limited by the number of checkouts.

Borrow : The book is available for immediate check out.

Hold : The book is checked out and not available to be read immediately. Click the “Place Hold” button if you would like to be on the waiting list. You can click the clock icon to see how long the wait time is.

3. Borrow Books, Return Books Early & Place Holds in Sora.mp4

How do I know when a Hold is available?

You must open the Sora app to see the notification that a hold is now available.

When a hold is available, you have 3 days to Borrow the book or select Get it later . You can also select to Freeze a hold .

How long do I have to read a book?

You have 21 days to read it before it is automatically returned.

To return the book early, go to the Shelf page and click on “Due in _ days” and select the Return option.

The Shelf page is also where you can Renew a book.

How can I add a public Library card?

You can increase the ebooks and audiobooks that you can check out by adding a Public Library. Go to the three lines in the upper right and click on “Add a public library”.

If you don't have an account at Hong Kong Public Library, you can make use of their online service to submit your application.

8. Read more Books! Add a Public Library to Sora.mp4