Download Sora to borrow and read now!
Sora provides the quickest and easiest way to get started with digital titles from our school. Students can simply log in using school credentials and instantly access hundreds of eBooks and audiobooks on virtually any device.
Step 1
The Sora app is available for iPhone/iPad or Android™. Install Sora and begin reading!
Step 2
After downloading the app, find "Chinese International School" as your library.
Step 3
Sign in using your school username (the first part of your email) and password (initial password). Teachers, use your iLeave password.
Browse and borrow as you please!
It is your responsibility to bring your school ID card each day.
Students, you must use your school ID cards for access to all services provided in the Library. All items to check out include print materials and equipment such as E-readers; you must have your ID to do so. You can also use your student ID card for photocopying and printing.
Beyond that simple statement, it gets even easier:
We encourage--and expect--secondary students to choose and manage their reading. This policy is firm.
Dear parents,
We invite you to enjoy the Secondary Library, so please do visit us. To browse, ask questions, seek guidance to support your child's reading, or simply to learn about our space is something we hope you do.
The ideal time to visit the Secondary Library is after school hours between 3:00-4:30. We reserve the school hours (7:30-3:00) for student and teacher use. The library is a classroom, so your understanding is appreciated.
Because this is a teaching and learning space, we ask that you follow the same, simple expectations we have for the students. When visiting the library, please model and support these standards. It is helpful for students to see.
Material Type |
Loan Period |
Overdue Prices |
Replacement Costs** |
---|---|---|---|
Books (print & digital) | 14 days |
N/A* |
$200 (fiction) $400 (non-fiction) |
Magazines and Journals | 14 days | N/A* | $100 |
Audio-Visual (Audiobooks, DVDs, etc.) | 14 days | N/A* | $200 |
Kindles | 14 days | N/A* | $1,200** |
*Rather than charging fees for most overdue materials, we ask that you return or renew items. You will not be allowed to check out any additional items if you owe a fine or have anything overdue. The rule of thumb: if you expect to check something out, take care of your obligations.
**If a missing or damaged item is part of a set and we are not able to replace the missing portion, then you need to pay for the replacement of the entire set, which means the cost may be significantly higher. This applies to both books and AV materials.