Library and School District Partner to Bring e-Books to Students

In the face of the pandemic, one thing didn’t stop: learning. Teachers, students, and parents rallied together last spring to continue the learning cycle in the digital realm. Over the summer, the Weld RE-4 School District was able to evaluate their digital classroom needs and plan for a variety of learning contingencies in the fall. “Our school libraries have a very limited number of e-book and audiobook options,” shared Weld RE-4 School District’s Mollie Amundson. “When we transitioned quickly to remote learning, we realized our huge need for digital reading material.” Library IT & Technical Services Manager Bud Hunt discovered a way for Weld RE-4 classrooms to access the library’s entire digital collection through the Sora app. “Sora makes it easy to find e-books and audiobooks for any interest and reading level,” Amundson said. “You'll never have to worry about losing a book, and you'll have access anywhere.” With Sora, the Weld RE-4 School District can utilize the library’s digital materials, while filtering content for age-appropriateness. The school district can also purchase their own digital materials and add to the collection. “Digital reading content in Sora will be filtered based on student grade levels, so families don't have to worry about elementary students accessing e-books and audiobooks with mature content,” Amundson said. “As we look ahead to a school year of uncertain challenges and uncharted opportunities, our students need uninterrupted access to high quality reading material. Clearview's collection of e-books and audiobooks will have a wide-reaching impact on the students and families we serve.” To set up your Weld RE-4 School District Sora account, follow these steps.