SORA
SORA gives us access to both eBooks and audio books. through Overdrive. All MISD students have access to Overdrive through SSO.
Overdrive eBooks and audio books can be downloaded to most tablets and computers. Just click on the “Help” link on the Overdrive page to get instructions on how to download media to your devices, and to find support in troubleshooting any problems you have. With so many devices that are available for e-book & audio book downloads it would be impossible for us to know how to troubleshoot every single device. Please check the “Help” section.
Follett Shelf
Follett Shelf, like Overdrive, gives students and teachers access to eBooks through SSO. These are also primarily chapter books for older students. The Follett Shelf App can be downloaded onto most tablets and computers, if you have questions about Follett Shelf, check out the FAQ page here.
GVRL (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Students and staff will both find MANY great nonfiction books, including the professional development shelf.
Benchmark Universe
This databases has over 27,000 titles in English and Spanish available to teachers and students.
Staff Login:
Username: MKYStaffID (MKY123456)
Password: First Initial last initial.StaffID (Dt.123456)
Student Login:
Username: MKYsStudentID (MKYs122122)
Password: DOB (04052000) (Include leading zero for Month)
SORA gives us access to both eBooks and audio books. through Overdrive. All MISD students have access to Overdrive through SSO.
Overdrive eBooks and audio books can be downloaded to most tablets and computers. Just click on the “Help” link on the Overdrive page to get instructions on how to download media to your devices, and to find support in troubleshooting any problems you have. With so many devices that are available for e-book & audio book downloads it would be impossible for us to know how to troubleshoot every single device. Please check the “Help” section.
Follett Shelf
Follett Shelf, like Overdrive, gives students and teachers access to eBooks through SSO. These are also primarily chapter books for older students. The Follett Shelf App can be downloaded onto most tablets and computers, if you have questions about Follett Shelf, check out the FAQ page here.
GVRL (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Students and staff will both find MANY great nonfiction books, including the professional development shelf.
Benchmark Universe
This databases has over 27,000 titles in English and Spanish available to teachers and students.
Staff Login:
Username: MKYStaffID (MKY123456)
Password: First Initial last initial.StaffID (Dt.123456)
Student Login:
Username: MKYsStudentID (MKYs122122)
Password: DOB (04052000) (Include leading zero for Month)
