FAQ

When do I get to come to the library?

  • Library will be in the special rotation this year. Students will be coming to the library about every two weeks. Students may also come during their reading block.


How do I get new library books?

  • Books checked from the library are on a 2 week checkout cycle, yes you can return them before the 2 week.

  • Must return books in order to check out new books

(if you lost or damaged a book, please come talk to us so we can make a plan)

What is a catalog?

  • The catalog is an online tool students may use to look up materials in our library.

What if I can't find the book I want?

You have several options:

  • Ask Ms. Norfleet or Mrs. Jessup for help, we can place the book on "hold". That means, when the book is returned we will save it for you , so you can check it out.

  • You can ask the Ms. Norfleet to put the book on the Wish List if we don't have a copy. That means, when we place orders for new books we can purchase it.

  • You can see if the Public Library has a copy or if a copy is available in SORA.

How to login into Destiny Discover?

  1. Click here to take you Destiny https://destiny.bisd.net/

  2. Click your school: Chisholm Trail

  3. At the top right click the Log in.

Students: Username: first.last name

Password: tigerID#

Staff: Username: first.last name

Password: ID#

If you have problems logging in please see Ms. Norfleet, the librarian, or your teacher.



How to login into SORA?

Sora Reading App by OverDrive

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


Getting Started/

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


2. Use the setup code Beltontx or tap “Find my school.” (You can click on any school that is part of Belton School District.)


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


4. Close the book and go to your Shelf to see all your books (including assignments.)

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, and more.


Introducción a Sora


  1. Instale la aplicación Sora desde Apple Store o Google Play Store o visita soraapp.com


  1. En Sora, busca tu escuela (o introduce el código de configuración de escuela) e inicia sesión. Beltontx

  2. Consulta la pestaña Explore (Explorar) y pide prestado un libro. Tu libro se abrirá para que puedas comenzar a leer inmediato.


  1. Cierra el libro y consulta la sección Shelf (Estantería) para ver todos tus libros incluyendo las tareas). Desde ahí, puedes:

  • Pulsar Open Book (Abrir libro) u Open Audiobook (Abrir audiolibro) para leer o escuchar el libro.

  • Pulsar Options (Opciones) para devolver el libro, acceder a tus notas y textos marcados, y más.