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Connecting Sora to the

NL Public Library

(Slides 8-12)

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What is Sora?

Sora is an e-reader app and digital library for K-12 students.

Find in our waffle,

install from Google Play or download the app on a personal device

(sign in with your Google account).

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Read ebooks and listen to audiobooks (Nearly 500 titles in our NLSchools library).
Adjust reading or listening settings.
Download titles to read or listen offline.
Add and export bookmarks, highlights, and notes.
Add the NL Public Library to access up to 25,000 more books.

What can students do in Sora?

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How do I get students started with Sora?

Direct them to open the app.

There are three ways to access:

Google ‘waffle’ app launcher.

Install the Sora app on a NLSchools Chromebook from Google Play.

Install the Sora app on a personal device.

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Direct them to download / open�the app (on their personal device) �or go to soraapp.com.
Search for your school (“Find my school”) and enter “NLSchools”

How do I get students started with Sora?

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Direct them to download and open�the app (on their personal device) �or go to soraapp.com.
Search for your school or use�your school’s setup code.
Login with your Google account.

You will also need to allow access to your Drive.

How do I get students started with Sora?

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Direct them to download and open�the app (on their personal device) �or go to soraapp.com.
Search for your school or use�your school’s setup code.
Login with their school credentials.
Find a book, borrow, and read!�(Or listen!)

How do I get students started with Sora?

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How to Access

the NL Public Library Using Sora

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Step 1: Set Up Your NL Public Library Account

Go to: https://getthecard.nlpl.ca/index.php

Follow the instructions to get your NL Public Library Card.

Obtain your 14 digit ID and PIN (needed to borrow books).

Students under the age of 13

These students must have parental consent to obtain a NL Library Card. Parents / guardians must complete the application on their child’s behalf.

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Step 2: Add the NL Public Library to Sora

Open the Sora app on your device.

Open the user menu (the three lines in the upper right corner).

Select ‘Add Library’ and enter Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries.

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Step 3: Switch Between Library Collections

From the Explore screen in Sora, users can select the Library collection they wish to search

Or switch between collections from the user menu (the three lines in the upper right corner).

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Step 4: Explore Books,

Review Samples and Borrow to Read

Happy Reading / Listening!

Students can borrow up to 3 titles at a time.

After 14 days, books need to be renewed or returned.

Students can place holds on titles that may not be available at the time.

Remember a NL Library card is needed when borrowing books.

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FAQ Doc for NLSchools Educators including details on the NL Public Library connection - Here
Sora Help - help.soraapp.com
Sora Educator Resource Center - resources.overdrive.com

Resources for Educators