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OverDrive's student-friendly platform, Sora, offers eBooks and audiobooks. Sora integrates with the Public Library so you can check out public library books too (instead of using Libby).
This guide will teach you how to get started with Sora and navigate this program. You can use Sora on your phone, tablet, or computer to read eBooks and listen to audiobooks. All you need is your NYC student email (@nycstudents.net)
Follow these steps to get books on Sora!
Follow these steps to get books on Sora!
Step 1- Open the Sora App
Step 1- Open the Sora App
If you do not already have the app, begin by downloading it. Sora is available for free in the App Store, or through the Google Play Store.
Sora can also be used easily through a browser (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) on a computer or laptop. Using a computer? Access the Library collection.
Step 2- Click "I have a setup code"
Step 2- Click "I have a setup code"
Enter the code: nycschools
You will only need to do this step once per device.
Once you have added "nycschools", the device will remember it.
Students can use their NYC Public Schools email (ends with @nycstudents.net) and password to sign in to Sora.
Step 3- Browse, just like a regular library
Step 3- Browse, just like a regular library
Click the "Explore" button to view all available e-books and audiobooks
You can view different collections specially picked by your librarians, filter out the type of book you want (eBook or audiobook), or search for specific titles!
Step 4- Click on the book you would like to borrow
Step 4- Click on the book you would like to borrow
Hit the blue "Borrow" button to check out your book. Your book will open automatically.
Find all your borrowed books on the "Shelf"
Books return automatically
If the book is already checked out, you can put it on hold. That way, Sora will let you know when it's back, and check it out to you automatically!
Step 5- Books return automatically but if you'd like you can return them early.
Step 5- Books return automatically but if you'd like you can return them early.
Find the book on your shelf, then click "Options"
Next, click "Return"
Confirm that you want to return the title early
Step 6- Collect different badges!
Step 6- Collect different badges!
Sora rewards you for your reading, and for using the many cool features it offers. See your reading stats and all the achievements you can earn by clicking "Me" in the toolbar. Try to collect as many different badges as you can!
For even more choices, add your local public library!
For even more choices, add your local public library!
Click the three horizontal lines icon in the top right corner to open the side toolbar. This menu includes the option to "Add a public library."
Search for your library (ex. New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, etc.), and you will be able to browse their collections as well! All you will need is your library card and pin number.
Sora limits the titles being seen to Juvenile and Young Adult, but this setting can easily be changed by clicking "Preferences" and changing the "Audience" setting. You can select your preferred audience, limiting to only Juvenile, or adding in General Adult titles as well.
...and you're ready to enjoy Sora!
...and you're ready to enjoy Sora!
For more information on using Sora, please refer to the Sora help page.
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