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:

1. Find your school
2. Choose "Allen ISD Elementary Campuses" 
3. "Green Elementary"
4. "Allen ISD, TX-SAML SSO Configuration"
5. Log in to the Allen ISD Portal
6. Browse for ebooks and audiobooks

Staff ONLY:

1. Find your school
2. Choose "Allen ISD Secondary Campuses"
3. "Green Elementary-STAFF"
4. "Allen ISD, TX-SAML SSO Configuration"
5. Log in to the Allen ISD Portal
6. Browse for ebooks and audiobooks

 Need Help? Use these links:

• Getting Started with Sora
• Sora Help

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:

1. Start here if using the app "Add Library"
2. "Browse for Libraries"
3. "United States"
4. "Texas"
5. Start here if using a desktop "Allen ISD Elementary Campuses" 
6. "Green Elementary"
7. "Green Elementary users, please click here to sign into this system"
8. "Allen ISD, TX-SAML SSO Configuration"
9. Log in to the Allen ISD Portal
10. Browse for ebooks and audiobooks

Staff ONLY:

1. Start here if using the app "Add Library"
2. "Browse for Libraries"
3. "United States"
4. "Texas"
5. Start here if using a desktop "Allen ISD Secondary Campuses"
6. "Green Elementary-STAFF"
7. "Green Elementary users, please click here to sign into this system"
8. "Allen ISD, TX-SAML SSO Configuration"
9. Log in to the Allen ISD Portal
10. Browse for ebooks and audiobooks

Need Help? Use these links:

• Getting Started with Overdrive
• Overdrive Help
• Adobe and App Instructions

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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.