SORA
Frequently Used Overdrive Terms
- Do you need help with Sora or Marketplace? Please reach out to Becky to schedule a one-on-one meeting (virtual or in-person) at your convenience.
- rebecca.dejesus@neric.org | 518-464-3931
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SORA
An extensive collection of digital audiobooks, ebooks, magazines, and comic books for K-12 student reading.
Sora Authentication Options
The SLS recommends using Single Sign-On (SSO) for Sora where possible. This ensures the fastest updates to patron records and simplest login for patrons. If your district is not currently using SSO for Sora, contact Becky for more information.
If you are not using SSO, a district librarian should have a User Login Manager (ULM) account in order to add patrons. If your district participates in SLS Automation, we update and maintain patron records in ULM.
- Tutorial video on using User Login Manager for schools OUTSIDE SLS automation: https://resources.overdrive.com/user-login-manager/
- Step-by-step instructions for using ULM for schools OUTSIDE SLS automation: https://training.cdn.overdrive.com/Cross_Platform/UX/user-login-manager.pdf
- ULM TemplateUse this template to add patron data to ULM.
Marketplace
Marketplace How-To Videos
Do you have an OverDrive Marketplace account? You do not need an Advantage account to have one. A Marketplace account allows you to search what titles are available through OverDrive, curate lists, assign titles, and run reports. Contact Becky if you'd like to get a Marketplace account set up.
- Searching OverDrive Marketplace
- Creating Curated Collections Part 1 of 2
- Creating Curated Collections Part 2 of 2
- Sora Stats ReportThree minute video guiding you through a Sora Insights Report.
- Purchasing in MarketplaceA guide to purchasing for Advantage account holders.
Sora How-To Videos
- Creating Lists in SoraLearn how to make custom reading lists.
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