PART XI: Customize Settings and Get Help in Sora
Access in-app help and edit your general, hold, and download settings for a more customized experience in Sora.
Category: How-To Videos
Class Sets for Academic Libraries
Learn how to get started with Class Sets for your Academic Library.
Getting Started with Lending Models (K-12 Schools) – PART V: Simultaneous Use
Learn about purchasing titles in the Simultaneous Use lending model.
Getting Started with Lending Models (K-12 Schools) – PART IV: Class Sets
Learn about purchasing (“renting”) titles in the Class Sets lending model.
Getting Started with Lending Models (K-12 Schools) – PART III: Metered Access (MA)
Learn about purchasing titles in the Metered Access (MA) lending model.
Getting Started with Lending Models (K-12 Schools) – PART II: One Copy One User (OCOU)
Learn about purchasing titles in the One Copy One User (OCOU) lending model.
Getting Started with Lending Models (K-12 Schools) – PART I: Overview
Take a bird’s eye view of all the lending models available in OverDrive Marketplace.
Reading to Learn in Sora: Content for Students
Explore ways to support student discovery with public library access, local content, curation, and title assignments.
This video is also available as part of the Sora – Reading to Learn Training Kit
Reading to Learn in Sora: Customize and Track Progress
Share Sora’s customization and progress tracking features with students! Learn more about how these features can support your readers.
This video is also available as part of the Sora – Reading to Learn Training Kit
Reading to Learn in Sora: Exporting
Learn how Sora’s exporting feature can support student learning and classroom management.
This video is also available as part of the Sora – Reading to Learn Training Kit
Reading to Learn in Sora: Definitions, Highlights, and Notes
Discover how to expand student vocabulary and increase text interaction with the definitions, highlights, and notes features in Sora.
This video is also available as part of the Sora – Reading to Learn Training Kit
Reading to Learn in Sora: Read-Alongs
Explore ideas for using read-along titles with your students and in your curriculum.
This video is also available as part of the Sora – Reading to Learn Training Kit
PART X: Send to Kindle (U.S. only) in Sora
Learn to send ebooks to your Kindle-compatible device in Sora.
Getting Started with Lending Models (K-12 Schools) – PART VI: Cost Per Circ
Learn about purchasing titles in the Cost Per Circ (CPC) lending model.
Getting Started with Lending Models – PART IV: Cost Per Circ
Learn about purchasing titles in the Cost Per Circ (CPC) lending model.
Managing Advantage in Marketplace
This 30-minute video will take you through Marketplace as an Advantage user. Learn the subtle differences in searching for titles, running reports, and managing your collection from the Advantage perspective.
For more detailed information about the processes mentioned in this video, please feel free to reference:
Managing Recommended Titles in Marketplace
Learn how to review and purchase the titles your patrons recommend.
- Overview of Recommended Titles – 0:00-2:08
- The patron recommendation experience – 2:09-3:45
- Using the Recommended titles report – 3:46-6:23
- Creating an automated Recommend to Library plan – 6:23-14:08
PART I: Getting Started with the OverDrive App (K-12 Schools)
Learn how to log in and browse with the OverDrive “classic” app.
The OverDrive App Overview (K-12 Schools)
In this brief overview, you’ll learn how to log in to the OverDrive “classic” app, borrow a title, and more.
PART VI: Managing Holds with the OverDrive App
Manage your digital holds list with the OverDrive “classic” app.
PART V: Renewing and Returning Titles with the OverDrive App
Learn how to manage borrowed titles with the OverDrive “classic” app.
PART IV: Enjoying Ebooks and Audiobooks with the OverDrive App
Discover reading and listening features with the OverDrive “classic” app.
PART III: Search and Borrow Audiobook Titles with the OverDrive App
Learn how to find, borrow, and download audiobook titles from your digital library website with the OverDrive “classic” app.
PART II: Search and Borrow Titles with the OverDrive App
Learn how to find, borrow, and download ebook titles from your digital library website with the OverDrive “classic” app.
PART I: Getting Started with the OverDrive App
Learn how to log in and browse with the OverDrive “classic” app.
The OverDrive App Overview
In this brief overview, you’ll learn how to log in to the OverDrive “classic” app, borrow a title, and more.
Instant Digital Card
Bring new users to your library in just 30 seconds with Instant Digital Card.
PART IX: Public Library CONNECT with Sora
Has your school signed up for Public Library CONNECT? If so, learn how to add a public library’s digital collection to Sora and use your school login to get access to even more ebooks and audiobooks! If you’d like to learn more, please reach out to your Account Manager.
Automating Metered Access Titles
This second part in a two part series focuses on how to use automated tools to find and manage Metered Access titles.
- 00:30 How can I combine expiring titles into one cart?
- 02:17 How can I utilize automated carts to quickly find and manage Metered Access titles?
- 08:22 How do I automatically weed expired titles?
Managing Expired Metered Access Titles
This first part in a two part series focuses on how to find and manage expired Metered Access titles in Marketplace.
- 00:32 What is a Metered Access title?
- 01:17 How do I find expired titles?
- 05:05 Do I have expired titles with holds?
- 09:55 How do I know if I have expired titles in my Advantage collection?
- 11:00 I have expired titles and can no longer purchase this version; however, they have holds. What do I do?