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Rhode Island Library Information Network for Kids: RISOCKS/SORA/OVERDRIVE

RISOCKS

Nuts and Bolts

Just The Facts

Overdrive for Schools

What is a shared collection?

Can I learn more?

How much will it cost? (Needs Link)

What is our selection policy?

What is the selection process?

Can I add titles for my school?

Your suggestions count! Use this form!

Your committee members for 2025-2026

  • Ellen Basso, Library Program Supervisor, Cranston
  • Amy Meyer, Davies Career & Technical High School
  • Anne Krive, Moses Brown School
  • Lisa Lehmuller, RISOCKS
  • Jennifer Leyden, Tolman High School, Pawtucket
  • Michelle Steever, East Greenwich High School
  • Audra Williamson, Ponaganset Middle School

 

Contact Information

Your Sora Team is Here to Help

Your RILINK team is always here to answer questions too!

Making it work

Authentication

How do students and teachers log in?

Please note:  if students are using a shared device, they NEED TO LOG OUT!  Sora cookies will keep you in your account (on the same device) until you log out.

  • OverDrive offers multiple ways to authenticate users:
    • Google G Suite Integration
    • LDAP, SAML v2.0
    • Follett Destiny
    • CLEVER and other digital learning platforms or learning management systems, such as CANVAS
    • Manage your own user names and passwords through the OverDrive hosted portal.
  • The current goal for both the library catalog and RISOCKS is to allow for single sign on as part of the district or school’s Digital Learning Platform or Learning Management System.

Providing Access to Students

    

RI Shared OverDrive Collection for Kids & Schools

 Maximize use by providing multiple access points

  • Install on your CLEVER or CANVAS landing page: work with your local technology staff 
  • Add a link to your LibGuide or other library web page. Logos are in the Image Manager under the Shared Library tab in RILINK Schools in the RISOCKS folder 
  • Tell your students and teachers how to find and use Sora apps