Software Approval Request

Submitted Software Approval Request

Submitted By: tpritchett on 2/1/2019 12:21:07 PM
Requestor Work Location*: Educational Technology
Requestor Title*: Instructional Technology
Software Name*: Sora by OverDrive
Software Description*: new web interface, domain, and mobile app called Sora through which students and staff can access the ebooks and audiobooks purchased by the district for student use. This app is located at the URL https://soraapp.com. It is already live and functioning for Granite School District users when they login via their active directory accounts, just as the older OverDrive website and apps have for several years. OverDrive has provided us an updated list of domains that need to be whitelisted with our web filter in order for Sora to load and function properly in all instances:
URL for download (Required)*: https://soraapp.com
Purpose / Use / Notes*: Continue to provide students and staff members with access to an extensive library of ebooks and digital audiobooks for use on district computers and devices, as well as access from home and personal devices, for purposes of literacy acquisition, research, and lifelong, independent learning.
Login / Access / License Key Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information): *.soraapp.com *.overdrive.com *.libbyshelf.com *.od-cdn.com * odrcomponents.cachefly.net
Type of Software*: PC
Software Licensing*:
Vendor Technical Contact Name:
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number:
Lower Grade Range for Software*: Kindergarten
Upper Grade Range for Software*: 12th Grade
Category*: Other
Utah State Core Correlation Standard(s)*: Elementary Library Media
Is student data shared with the software vendor?*: Yes
Create an icon for student\staff use?*: