HIDOE Library Support Center
Sora, Shared eBook Collection
Getting Started using Sora
- Getting Started Sora - 2022
- Sora Quick Start for Students and Teachers
- Can I check out ebooks from the Hawaii State Public Library from my HIDOE Sora account?
- Always Available (unlimited checkouts) Titles in Sora
- Always Available Phonics & Decodables in Sora
Participating Schools
Marketing & Promotional Materials
- Summer 2022 Reading with Sora
- Are there HIDOE printable flyers that can be distributed to families?
- Is there a training template libraries can use?
- Are there sample letters libraries can use for parents and staff?
- Highlight Video of Featured School - Waipahu High School
Borrower Circulation Statistics
- SY 24-25 1st Quarter Top Circulating Schools
- SY 23-24 Top Circulating Schools
- SY 23-24 4th Quarter Top Circulating Schools
- SY 23-24 3rd Quarter Top Circulating Schools
- SY 23-24 2nd Quarter Top Circulating Schools
Title Circulation Statistics
- SY 24-25 1st Quarter Top Circulating Titles
- SY 23-24 Top Circulating Titles
- SY 23-24 4th Quarter Top Circulating Titles
- SY 23-24 3rd Quarter Top Circulating Titles
- SY 23-24 2nd Quarter Top Circulating Titles
How Tos for Library Media Specialists
School Advantage Accounts
- What is a School Advantage account and benefits for my students?
- Understanding the Marketplace Admin Tools
- How to Add Funds to the School Advantage Account
- Managing Title Assignments in a School Advantage Account
- How to manage Marketplace email notifications
LS2, Centralized Library Management System
Cataloging
- Is there an LS2 Cataloging training for lite users?
- Is there an LS2 Cataloging training for advanced users?
- How should the Vendor MARC files be formatted for LS2?
- What are the HIDOE Barcode Specifications Guidelines for the centralized library management system?
- How do I order numbered barcode labels from TLC?
Peripheral and Hardware Information
- What are the LS2 minimum workstation requirements?
- Datalogic Gryphon GBT4100 Programming Guide
- Datalogic Gryphon GBT4100 Bluetooth Programming Guide for Android and iOS Use
- Unable to scan older barcodes with the Gryphron BT4130 Scanner?
- How do I order additional scanners from TLC?
Circulation
- How To Authenticate LS2 Borrower Accounts to Google Accounts?
- How do I bulk upload barcodes/email addresses/TAUG data to LS2?
- How do I install the Offline Circulation Software on my computer?
- How do I link or embed a catalog search box on my website?
- How do I upload borrower photos to LS2?
Getting Started with LS2 PAC
Public Access Catalog (PAC)
- Is there an LS2 PAC Quick Reference card?
- Is there a LS2 PAC Training Guide?
- Is there an LS2 Kids Training Guide?
- How do I add the LS2 PAC URL or Search Box to my school library webpage?
- How do I use search shortcuts in LS2 PAC?
Training & Tutorials
Reports
- What is LS2 Reports and how do I run reports?
- What is the difference between saving a report view and shortcut view?
- How do you set up Adobe as the default PDF viewer in a browser?
- How do I set up my folders and favorites in LS2 Reports?
- LS2 Reports Video Tutorials
Inventory
TLC Support
#808Reads Challenge (Beanstack)
Getting Started
Challenge Awards and Statistics
- SY24-25 Quarter 1 Top Performing Schools
- Summer 2024 #808Reads Top Performing Schools
- SY23-24 Quarter 4 Top Performing Schools
- SY23-24 Quarter 3 Top Performing Schools
- SY23-24 Quarter 2 Top Performing Schools
For Students
- Getting Started for Parents (for ʻŌhana)
- #808Reads Student Quick Start Guide
- How do I link by HIDOE Beanstack account to my HSPL Beanstack account?
- The Student Experience Walkthrough
- Logging In
For Teachers
- #808Reads Beanstack Teacher and Staff Quick Start Guides
- Beanstack Teacher Essentials & Student Experience Resources
- The Teacher Experience Walkthrough
- View an Individual Studentʻs Reading Log for a Previous Challenge
- How to Log Reading for Students and Classes
For School Beanstack Administrators
- Get Started as School Beanstack Administrator
- #808Reads School Beanstack Administrator Registration Form
- How to Add Non-Rostered Staff Accounts in Beanstack
- How to Train and Engage Your Teachers on Beanstack
- #808Reads SY23-24 Reading Challenge: Sail Along with Moananuiākea
Library Administrative Resources
CORE Library Bundle Administrative Resources
- What is the CORE Library Resource Bundle?
- CORE Bundle Participating Schools
- Getting Started with EBSCO
- Getting Started with Learn360 & Classroom Video On Demand (CVOD)
- Getting Started with Sora
Librarians' Corner
- How to access the Librarians' Corner in Canvas
- Library Google Groups (aka listservs)
- How do I send emails to individuals and groups in the Librarians' Corner?
- How do I view and participate in Discussions?
- How do I add/delete additional email addresses in Canvas?
HIDOE Guidelines and Procedures
- What is the HIDOE process to discard books?
- What is the HIDOE default book price?
- What is the HIDOE restitution policy for damaged and lost books, equipment, supplies, and outstanding financial obligations?
- What is the policy on controversial issues?
- What are the material selection guidelines for HIDOE school libraries?