Overdrive Digital Reading Platform (Grades K-12)
The FNSB School District used the Overdrive Digital Library to distribute our EBooks (Electronic or digital books). These are current and classic books, many of which are in our physical library. In order to check out books from the FNSBSD Digital Library, you will need to sign on using Overdrive’s “SORA App”. It can be accessed in several ways depending on your device.
- SORA Apps are downloadable at the Apple and the Google Play stores by searching for “SORA” or “Overdrive”. (Other Overdrive Apps: The “Overdrive App” can be used with mixed results on Kindles. The “Libby App” is used for Public Libraries such as the Noel Wien Library.)
- It can also be accessed using a computer at the FNSBSD Classlink, in the Library Resources Folder.
- Finally, it can be accessed at https://soraapp.com/welcome/login/200630. If you use a Kindle, this may be your best option as they have directions on how to transfer checked out material to the Kindle Device.
It is easiest to logon to SORA using the device on which you will be reading the EBook.
Getting Started with Overdrive
(from https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/2220.htm)
Step 1
Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to https://soraapp.com.
Step 2
In Sora, find FNSBSD, then sign in using your or your students S# and password.
Step 3
Browse the Explore tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
Step 4
Close the book and go to your Shelf to see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:
- Click or tap Open Book or Open Audiobook to read or listen to the book.
- Click or tap Options to renew or return the book, get to your notes and highlights, and more.
Getting Started with Overdrive from Classlink
Step 1
Use the Classlink Tab to sign in to your or your student’s Classlinks. Go to the Library Recourses Folder and open the SORA App.
Step 2
Sign in using your or your students S# and password.
Step 3
Browse the Explore tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
Step 4
Close the book and go to your Shelf to see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:
- Click or tap Open Book or Open Audiobook to read or listen to the book.
- Click or tap Options to renew or return the book, get to your notes and highlights, and more.
