Books, Books and More Books… Digital Learning for All Ages

Reading and Literacy Through eBooks and E-audiobooks, provide a shared goal to promote

DIGITAL LEARNING IN THE COMMUNITY (For all ages!)

"... information is power, and it is demonstrating

Technology has become increasingly valuable in supporting new the importance of public libraries. I am hopeful Sora supports teachers by offering educationspecific tools such as title assignments, achievement generations of lifelong learners our students will become badges, exportable notes, and reading progress and readers, especially now with lifelong users of these tracking that encourages individualized learning. more families choosing remote and precious resources." Additionally, Sora provides a reading experience hybrid learning options. Through a partnership that is customized to each unique user, with with Capital Region BOCES’ School Library options to alter text size and style, including a System (SLS), Shenendehowa Central School Dyslexia-friendly font, high-contrast color options, District and Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS) have joined an and changeable reading speed for audiobooks. innovative new program to increase access to resources for student learning. Jack Scott, SALS Technology and Youth Service Librarian, added, “We at Shenendehowa is one of several area school districts that partner with opportunities. So read, think big, and Imagine Your Story!” Capital Region BOCES SLS to connect with their public library systems via a new program called Public Library Connection (PLC). This program The Sora app was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2019 and is increases access to digital ebooks and audiobooks by the thousands, and available for download through the Apple App Store and Google Play also removes potential barriers that may prevent people from visiting Store as well as Chromebooks that support the Google Play Store. It is public libraries, such as library fees, transportation challenges, limited also available for use in web browsers at soraapp.com on any computer. hours of operation, or identification requirements. library and public library’s online holdings through Sora with one simple learners! It will certainly help us foster their curiosity and love of reading. SALS are excited to provide students with more access to reading Members of Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Hamilton county public With the PLC in place, Shenendehowa students may browse and borrow libraries also can borrow and read SALS’ complete eBook and audiobook from the Capital Region BOCES SLS’s digital library through the Sora app, collection with a valid library card through the award-winning Libby and can also access SALS’ juvenile and young adult digital collections that app. The library’s tailored collection offers eBooks and e-audiobooks, are age or grade level appropriate. Because books in Sora are available including bestsellers and new releases. Readers of all ages can select anytime, anywhere - the digital library is “always open!” from virtually every subject ranging from mystery, biographies, children’s “It is beneficial for our students to be able to search both the school apps may be used on any major device or computer. login,” said Susan Kirby-LeMon, Skano School Librarian. “By offering The PLC reading apps were developed by OverDrive and OverDrive this feature, we’ve magically increased our collection to support all our Education. To learn more, visit meet.soraapp.com and meet.libbyapp.com. books, history, business, science fiction and more! The Sora and Libby Additionally, information is power, and it is demonstrating the importance For information about PLC, contact Annie Gersztoff, School Library System of public libraries. I am hopeful our students will become lifelong users Director for Capital Region BOCES, at annesley.gersztoff@neric.org. To of these precious resources.” learn more, visit meet.soraapp.com and meet.libbyapp.com.