CASE STUDY
Expand Student Reading Access with Library Partnerships
See how one Illinois school district and public library teamed up to remove barriers to reading, increase engagement, and give students seamless access to thousands of digital titles.
One login. Unlimited reading opportunities.
When schools and public libraries connect through Sora, students gain instant access to a significantly larger collection of ebooks and audiobooks, without added complexity for educators.
What this partnership makes possible:
- Access to a broader, age-appropriate digital collection
- No additional logins or barriers for students
- Increased independent and pleasure reading
- Support for reading stamina and classroom goals
- Expanded access even when physical libraries are unavailable
Key highlights
80,000+
books borrowed since launch
38,000+
titles checked out in a single year
1 in 3
library checkouts were from students
"Eliminates many of the barriers..."
Public Library CONNECT eliminates many of the barriers to reading that students may find, including affordability and ease of access to reading materials.
See how the partnership works
Get the full story behind how this district and public library expanded access, increased engagement, and built a stronger reading culture.
