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Step 1: Open or download Sora

https://soraapp.com/

Or download the app from your app store if you are not on a computer. You can also use the browser on your device.

Click “I have a setup code”

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Step 2:

Enter setup code “nycschools”

Click “get started.”

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Step 3:

Click “sign in using New York City Department of Education”

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Step 4:

Enter your @nycstudents email address and password

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Step 5:

Find a book to check out! Go to explore.

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Use the search box

View collections

Scroll down for featured “shelves” and to browse by subject

Library collection you are currently browsing

Browsing tips!

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Optional: use preferences to filter what you see

Choose “available” if you want to see books you can check out today and do not have to put on hold

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Finally, select a book, and click borrow! The book will open right away and will remain on your shelf until its due date (renew if you need more time!).

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Let’s check it out!

soraapp.com

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That’s it! But, if you want even more options...

Here’s how to add the Brooklyn Public Library collection to Sora:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BX9a8BWuTgKFkeOQE58Q20116Y4Jj-p107pzLPRN8Kc/edit#slide=id.p

Here’s how to add the New York Public Library collection to Sora:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wQcrfffbQTM23K-aZYcNymv9qYoL6NXgizF9KoHpAZU/edit#slide=id.gb439df6704_0_50

You can add Queens Public Library as well through “add a library.” Apply for an ecard here:

https://www.queenslibrary.org/get-a-card/eUser

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Extras

Do you want personalized recommendations?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSci1Yvv5dCgYbUs7cTcPt-8khn4D_YVYFdY_RIMiTzviA6V7A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Did you know that you can place a hold on physical books for quick pickup in our school library?

is234.com/library

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