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Need help with accessing Audio and eBooks? Contact Mrs St Louis (bstlouis@bcdschool.org)
What is an Audiobook?
An audiobook is a recorded version of a book that you can listen to
What is an eBook?
An ebook is a digital version of a book that you can read on a screen
When should I use an Audio or eBook?
You might want to use audiobooks and ebooks because they offer flexible, easy ways to access reading materials anytime, anywhere—on a phone, tablet, or computer. Both formats might make it easier to engage with and understand course material.
How do I access Audio or eBooks?
A library with audio and ebooks has a limited number of licenses for each title that they can loan out at a time (just like when you might have to wait for a physical book if it's checked out by someone else). The more libraries you have access to, the greater your chances of finding the audio or ebook you want.
Beaver's Library Catalog: we are currently updating this and titles will be available soon!
Sora: an online platform for K-12 students to borrow materials from local libraries (see directions below).
Access Sora through the waffle when logged into your school email. It should take you to the website: https://soraapp.com/library/bcdsma
Contact Mr Simon (ssimon@bcdschool.org) if you are taken to this OUTDATED Sora website: https://soraapp.com/library/masslibma
Libby: an online platform for public library patrons to borrow materials from local libraries (see directions below).
Sora Directions
Step 1: Access Sora on your device(s)
Access Sora through the waffle when logged into your school email
It should take you to the website https://soraapp.com/library/bcdsma
Contact Mr Simon (ssimon@bcdschool.org) if you are taken to this OUTDATED Sora website: https://soraapp.com/library/masslibma
You can also download Sora onto your device(s)
Visit the IT Help desk on the R-Level if you need/want help with this step!
iOS devices: Apple App Store
Android devices: Google Play
Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks: https://soraapp.com/library/bcdsma
Step 2: In Sora, follow the instructions to find your library (or libraries)
You automatically have access to Beaver's audio and ebook titles
Open your settings in the upper right hand corner
Select "+ Add Library"
Enter "Boston Public Library" and Select
Enter your BPL eCard Number and PIN
If you haven't registered for a BPL eCard yet, see directions here.
You can access even MORE titles by including additional library collections
Through your BPL eCard you also have access to the SAILS Library Network and CLAMS Library Network
If you have a library card to other local libraries (ex: Minuteman Library Network) you can add those as well!
Step 3: Find something to borrow
Use the Search magnifying glass to find a specific title, author, series, etc.
The results will include your search (and similar results) from all of your linked library collections
If the title is available you'll see "Borrow" linked, if it's not available you can "Place Hold"
Set up notifications to get an alert for when the title is ready
It will give you an estimated wait time and tell you how many other people are waiting for the title
Step 4: Access your loans on your Shelf
By default, all ebook and audiobook loans are downloaded for offline use when you have a Wi-Fi connection.
You can select to Stream (when online) instead and delete the download to save space on your computer
On your Shelf:
Tap Loans to read or manage your borrowed titles.
Tap Holds to see your place in line and manage your holds.
Tap Lists if you've created a reading Wish list and to rate book titles
Tap History to see your research search history
More Sora Resources:
Sora Help: directions for getting started, using the platform and troubleshooting
Libby Directions
Step 1: Access Libby on your device(s)
Visit the IT Help desk on the R-Level if you need/want help with this step!
iOS devices: Apple App Store
Android devices: Google Play
Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks: libbyapp.com (works best on Chrome or Safari)
Step 2: In Libby, follow the instructions to find your library (or libraries)
Select "Yes I have a Library Card"
Select "Search For a Library"
Enter "Boston Public Library" and Select
Enter your BPL eCard Number and PIN
If you haven't registered for a BPL eCard yet, see directions here.
You can access even MORE titles by including additional libraries
Through your BPL eCard you also have access to the SAILS Library Network and CLAMS Library Network
If you have a library card to other local libraries (ex: Minuteman Library Network) you can add those as well!
Step 3: Find something to borrow
Use Search to find a specific title, author, series, etc.
Tap Library to browse your library’s catalog.
Step 4: Access your loans on your Shelf
By default, all ebook and audiobook loans are downloaded for offline use when you have a Wi-Fi connection.
On your Shelf:
Tap Loans to read or manage your borrowed titles.
Tap Holds to see your place in line and manage your holds.
Tap Timeline to see your Libby activity history.
Tap Notices to see in-app notifications for your loans and holds. Choose what you want to be notified about under Menu > Notifications
More Libby Resources:
Libby Help: directions for anything you might need!
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