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As a member of the HVLA Sora Consortium, a group organized by a group of independent school libraries across the tri-state area, TSC can now offer our students, faculty and staff access to a broader and more diverse collection of ebooks and audiobooks, curated by school librarians. TSC Sora users can:
- Borrow up to 6 books at any given time:
3 from the TSC collection AND 3 books from the HVLA collection Access 100s of magazines, including back issues
Access 8,926 unique ebooks (12,952 copies)
Access 1,571 unique audiobooks (1,989 copies)
Access 355 simultaneous-use magazines titles
Enjoy shorter wait periods for holds (3:1 Holds Ratio)
To access the HVLA collection, simply Add the Hudson Valley Library Association to your Sora account, set it to "search all libraries" and start reading! Need help signing on to Sora, adding the HVLA collection or navigating Sora? Take a look at the Sora FAQ or contact library@theschool.columbia.edu.
TSC students and faculty have access to this up-to-date, and age-appropriate research resource for K–8 Students. Includes encyclopedia articles, multimedia materials primary sources, games, and other learning resources.
Accessible only while in the TSC building, no log-in required
A rich bank of resources from The Child Mind Institute, to help you support the mental health and well being of your child during this time. Join live video chats with clinicians (10am and 4.30pm), take advantage of remote evaluations and phone consultations, find daily tips for parenting during the crisis, and much more.
Resources for Race Equity and Inclusion
A rich array of resources offered through the We Need Diverse Books site. Also check out their list of sources for finding diverse books.
A wonderful selection of multicultural and social justice books for K-8 for educators and families.
Be sure to check out their Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children's Books and
Talking with Kids About Race, Racism, Racilized Violence
An extensive compilation of resources to support conversations and learning around race and anti-racism work with children.
National Geographic Resource Library
Search for articles, videos, infographics, maps, lessons, and more for ages K–8, on a wide variety of topics.
Guide to Finding Excellent Diverse Children's Books
An extrmely extensive collection of resources for finding and selecting diverse and anti-bias books for children.
Includes movement, yoga, and mindfulness videos. Downloadable curricular activities and recommended off-screen home activities.
Many videos, games, lessons, images and professional development opportunities offered by NASA.
School Library Journal: Publisher Permission Information Updated
Up to date inforamtion on Publisher Permission Policies through this time of Distance LearningFor specific questions about copyright or fair use policies please contact a Librarian.
Free online learning resources from the New-York Historical Society! Includes live online events for students, professional development workshops for educators and an online History Happy Hour for teachers every Thursdays 6pm to learn more about their resources.
“Access to millions of digital resources from across the Smithsonian's museums, research centers, libraries, archives, and more." Not sure where to start? Check out this list of Eight Educational Resources from the Smithsonian.
Digital Public Library of America: Primary Sources
"Primary source collections exploring topics in history, literature, and culture developed by educators — complete with teaching guides for class use."
A non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more. Sign up for a free account with your email to "borrow" materials. Materials indendend for educational fair use only.
Borrow and read ebooks and audio books with Sora, TSC's digital library
Borrow and read ebooks and audio books with Sora, TSC's digital library
The collection of titles in Sora is an extension of TSC’s physical library, only it provides 24/7 access to ebooks and audiobooks. Visit soraapp.com, click on the Sora app on your TSC ipad, or download the app for free, and sign-in with your TSC email and password to start borrowing and reading books today!
Have questions? Contact the librarians at library@theschool.columbia.edu
Need help getting started with Sora?
Need help getting started with Sora?
Check the Sora FAQ, watch the short introduction to Sora video, and follow the step-by-step guide to Getting Started with Sora. Watch the guides for educators posted below to find out more about the different functionalities (such as note taking and highlighting and tracking reading progress) and how to integrate them into your teaching practices Still have questions? Contact the TSC Librarians at library@theschool.columbia.edu
Check the Sora FAQ, watch the short introduction to Sora video, and follow the step-by-step guide to Getting Started with Sora. Watch the guides for educators posted below to find out more about the different functionalities (such as note taking and highlighting and tracking reading progress) and how to integrate them into your teaching practices Still have questions? Contact the TSC Librarians at library@theschool.columbia.edu
SoraIntroVideo.mp4Sora How To-Customize, Track-Progress, Make Lists, etc-Video.mp4Sora-Definitions-Highlights-Notes Video Intro for Faculty.mp4Sora-Exporting Intro for teachers.mp4
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