Green Library
- Green Elementary
- Allen ISD eBooks & Audiobooks
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There are 2 great websites/apps that can be used for checking out books through Allen ISD!
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Sora is a new app designed specifically for students. Sora is the BEST option for our students!
Use the link: https://soraapp.com/welcome
Or Download the App: https://help.overdrive.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2949705-getting-started-with-sora
If you open Sora from the Allen ISD Portal you can skip step #5 below. Once you have signed in on a device, it should remember you the next time you log in from the same Portal account on the same device.
Choosing a Library in Sora:
- Find your school
- Choose "Allen ISD Elementary Campuses"
- "Green Elementary"
- "Allen ISD, TX-SAML SSO Configuration"
- Log in to the Allen ISD Portal
- Browse for ebooks and audiobooks
Staff ONLY:
- Find your school
- Choose "Allen ISD Secondary Campuses"
- "Green Elementary-STAFF"
- "Allen ISD, TX-SAML SSO Configuration"
- Log in to the Allen ISD Portal
- Browse for ebooks and audiobooks
Need Help? Use these links:
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Sora Instructions in Video Format:
First 3 minutes = Login Instructions
Last 5 minutes = Tour of Sora Features
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Overdrive is the original app and can be used by anyone.
Use the link: https://allenisdelem.libraryreserve.com/10/45/en/SignIn.htm?url=Default.htm
Staff ONLY: https://allenisdsec.libraryreserve.com/10/45/en/SignIn.htm?url=Default.htm
Or Download the App: https://help.overdrive.com/customer/portal/articles/2827127
Choosing a Library in Overdrive:
- Start here if using the app "Add Library"
- "Browse for Libraries"
- "United States"
- "Texas"
- Start here if using a desktop "Allen ISD Elementary Campuses"
- "Green Elementary"
- "Green Elementary users, please click here to sign into this system"
- "Allen ISD, TX-SAML SSO Configuration"
- Log in to the Allen ISD Portal
- Browse for ebooks and audiobooks
Staff ONLY:
- Start here if using the app "Add Library"
- "Browse for Libraries"
- "United States"
- "Texas"
- Start here if using a desktop "Allen ISD Secondary Campuses"
- "Green Elementary-STAFF"
- "Green Elementary users, please click here to sign into this system"
- "Allen ISD, TX-SAML SSO Configuration"
- Log in to the Allen ISD Portal
- Browse for ebooks and audiobooks
Need Help? Use these links:
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Libby is another new app by Overdrive. It can be used for several local public libraries. Check with your public library to see if they use Libby!
The Allen Public Library uses Cloud Library. It works very similarly to Overdrive and Libby.