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COMPASS MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

Shared OverDrive Collection

WHAT IS IT?

Digital Content Access

Compass members are eligible to join our Shared OverDrive Digital Collection—giving them access to a digital library of over 8,000 titles and promotional materials.

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Key Features

Low Student Cost

Low cost of $1.50 per student, with all funds going to additional content.

User-Friendly App

Students have access to the Sora app to access digital files.

Customization

Ability to add additional titles specifically for your district.

24/7, Easy Access

Students and teachers can log in with their state K12 accounts and passwords at school or at home.

Dedicated Librarian

Student books are selected by a professional OverDrive/Sora librarian and approved by a  committee of South Dakota librarians.

PD Collection

Beyond 8,000 student books, it houses hundreds of audiobooks for educators.

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PRICING AND PARTICIPATION

Enroll Today

The SharedOverdrive is available as an add-on to your Compass Membership. Pricing starts as low as $1.50 per student, with all funds going directly to content acquisition. Your school can join the shared collection for an annual fee based on your enrollment, with the option to budget for additional content to meet local needs. To begin, complete the form below and email it to asksora@overdrive.com 

Disclaimer

The Shared OverDrive collection contains materials selected by professional OverDrive librarians using established library science principles and collection development standards. This collection includes materials for diverse age groups and reading levels, from elementary through adult audiences.

By participating in the Shared OverDrive collection, school districts acknowledge their responsibility to independently evaluate and determine the appropriateness of all materials for their respective communities, students, and educational goals. Districts are responsible for ensuring that their participation and access to materials align with all applicable local and state laws, executive orders, and regulations for their region.

We strongly encourage districts to:

  • Establish clear policies regarding digital collection access and age-appropriate filtering
  • Communicate these policies clearly to students, parents, and educational staff
  • Provide guidance to parents on monitoring their children's digital reading
  • Consider implementing parental controls or supervised access as appropriate for their community

We understand that community values and standards vary significantly across our participating districts. When concerns arise about specific materials, we encourage open dialogue between districts and their communities. However, please note that the technical structure of the shared collection means individual titles cannot be removed for specific districts without affecting all participants.

Districts seeking to modify their participation or withdraw from the Shared OverDrive collection entirely may contact asksora@overdrive.com to explore available options.